2008 premium book

North Carolina State Fair
Fair Dates
2009
October 15th - October 25th
2010
October 14th - October 24th
2011
October 13th - October 23rd
INDEX
FUTURE FAIR DATES ............................. Inside Front Cover
DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER SERVICES ....... 3
BOARD OF AGRICULTURE .................................................. 8
FAIR HISTORY ...................................................................... 10
HORSE SHOW ...................................................................... 14
ADMINISTRATIVE ............. ................................................... 15
INFORMATION AND GENERAL RULES ............................. 17
WINE COMPETITION "A" .................................................... 22
Entry Form ...................................................................... 25
AGRONOMY EXHIBIT "C" .................................................. 27
FORAGE CROPS " 0 " .......................................................... 28
FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW "E" .......... ......................... 30
Amateur Flower-1st show ............................................. 37
Amateur Flower-2nd show ............. ............................... 45
Amateur Flower-3rd show ....... .......... ............................ 49
Youth ........... .................................................................... 54
Gardens .......................................................................... 56
Professional Growers & Florists ....................... .......... 57
HORTICULTURE "G" .......................................................... 58
Fruits and Nuts "G1" ..................................................... 60
Vegetables "G2" ............................................................ 64
ARTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY "H" ........................................ 69
Web and Graphic Design ......... ..................................... 74
BEES AND HONEY "I" ......................................................... 75
LIVESTOCK ........................... ............................................... 64
Livestock Sale ............................................................. .. 86
Health Regulations ........................................................ 87
Code of Ethics ............................................................... 99
Livestock Hall of Fame ................................................ 102
Dairy Cattle "JA" ............... ...... ..................................... 104
Junior Dairy Cattle "JB" .............................................. 111
Beef Cattle ·'KA" .......................................................... 116
Feeder Calf "KB" ......................................................... 133
Junior Market Steer "KC" ........................................... 134
Junior Beef Heifer "KD" .................... ......................... 137
Special Awards "LA" ................................... ................. 142
Market Barrow "MA" .................... ................................ 143
Junior Market Barrow "MB" ....................................... 145
Performance Market Hoq "MC·' ................................. 147
Meat Breeds Sheep "NA' ........................................... 149
Junior Ewe Meat Breeds "NB" .................................. 155
Junior Market Lamb "NC" ........................................... 158
Dairy Goats '·OA" ......................................................... 162
Youth Dairy Goats "OB" .............................................. 168
Pygmy Goats "PA" .................................... .................... 173
Nigerian Goats "PB" ................................................... 176
Wool Breeds Sheep "SA" ........................................... 179
Junior Ewe Wool Breeds "SB" ................................... 183
Meat Goats "TA" .......................................................... 186
Junior Meat Goats "TB" ................... ...................... .... 189
Junior Meat Goats Breeder Doe "TC" ...................... 191
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POULTRY "Q" .... ......... .... .. ..... .. .. . ... . .. . .. .. ..... .. ... ...........•...... 193
large Chickens ............................................................ 195
Bantams ........................................................................ 199
Waterfowl .... ........................................................... '" .... 204
Turkeys .................................................................... ..... 205
Youth Class ................................................................... 206
DOMESTIC RABBITS "R" ....... ..... ..................................... 209
4-H CLUB EXHIBITS "V" ................................................... 224
4-H Hay Bale Contest .................................................. 231
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
Culinary "W" ................................................................. 235
Food Preservation Products "W1" ...................... 236
Breads, Cakes, Cookies & Candies "W2" ........... 243
Youth Culinary ........................................................ 247
Decorated Cakes "W3" .............................. ............ 250
Special Cooking Contests
Peanut Growers ..................................................... 252
House Autry ............................................................ 254
Canota ..................................................................... 255
Malt-O-Meal ............................................................ 257
Fleischmann's Yeast ................ .............................. 259
Apple Recipe .......................................................... 261
Egg Overnight Breakfast ...................... ................ 262
Tarheel Pork Challenge ................. ... .................... 263
Pecan Recipe ....................... ...... ............................ 264
Beef Appetizer ....................................................... 265
Hidden Valley Ranch .............................................. 266
Pillsbury Pie Crust ... .............................................. 268
Eagle Brand ........ .................................................... 270
Clothing "X" .................................................................. 272
Adult Clothing ......................................................... 273
Youth Clothing ....................................................... 276
Hand Crafted Items .. ................. ............................. 277
Home Furnishings "Y" ................................................ 281
Quilting .................................................................... 282
Threaded Needlecraft ........................................... 282
Non-Threaded Needlecraft ....... ... .............. ....... .. . 283
Weavin~ .................................................................. 284
Handsplnning ...................... ................................... 285
SPECI.xLn~~~7~~¥s- .......................................................... 287
Folk Festival "M" ................. ....................................... 291
Entry Form .. ... .............. ........................................... 295
Apprentice Contests "BB-1 - BB-5" ........................... 297
Horseshoe Pitching Contest "DO" ................. ........... 307
Handicrafts and Hobbies "EE" .................. ........ ... ...... 308
Essay Competition "FF" .................... ... ... .................... 316
Entry Form .............................................................. 317
Entry Closing and Judging Schedule .............................. 319
ALL OTHER ENTRY FORMS ....................... Back of Catalog
Map of North Carolina .............................. Inside Back Cover
7,700 copies of thi s publication were printed at a cost 01 $1.82 per book.
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The 141st
NORTH CAROLI NA
MICHAEL F. EASLEY .... .. ... .. ...... ...... ... ... .... .... ..... ..... ... ... ... GOVERNOR
BEVERLY PEROUE ...... ...... .. ......... ............ ........... ........ LT. GOVERNOR
A DIVISION OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
STEVE TROXLER .................................................. ...... Commissioner
DAVID SMITH ................................................... Deputy Commissioner
HOWARD ISLEY ................................................ Consumer Protection
Assistant Commissioner
DR. RICHARD REICH ........................................ Agricultural Services
Assistant Commissioner
Dr. Richard Reich, David Smith, Commissioner Steve Tro)(ier, Howard Isley
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MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
Dear Friends:
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
!OJIIl ~bit ~r>'i<t Ctn!tr' Rl lt igh, !lie 17699-GJOI
October 2008
II is my pleasure to welcome you to the North Carolina State Fair, which nms October
16-26, 2008. This year. the State Fair will open one day early. and I encourage everyone to do as
the theme suggests: "Take Time for a Greal Time!"
This year. yOll and your family have more time to enjoy the cooking contests, garden
exhibits. hestock shows. food and thrill of the midway. Be sure to visit the Folk Festival tcnt,
which is celebrating 60 years at the State Fair, 10 sec first-class SlIIgers, dancers and performf.'TS,
For 155 years, the State Fair has been the gathering place to shan: in OUT state's
agricultu rnl bounty. Thank you for supporting North Carolina's important agricultural industry
and I hope you will enjoy all that our state has to olTer.
With kindest regards I remain.
Very truly yours
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State of North Carolina
ornel' of the Ueutenant Go,-ernor
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Dear State Fair Friends.
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This year"s State Fair theme, "Take Time for a Great Time:- emphasizes how
imponant it is 10 dc..'(iicale a pi«e of our busy lives 10 fun and traditions. The State Fair is
a wonderful fall tradition thaI is rooted in OUT state's agricultural heritage and provides an
abundance of fun for kids of all ages,
The N.C. State Fair is a great place to ICSI your talents. Whether you enter a cake
decorating competition, crochet a hand-craflcd gamlcn! or raise a prize-winning pig,
there is a competition al the Fair for you. While you are at the Fair, revel in Ihe creativity
of others. take a stroll through the exhibit buildings. watch a livestock competition and
enjoy the musical acts in Dorton Arena.
The 2008 N.C. Slate Fair is a time to make memories wilh your friends and
family, and to remember why we live in Ihis wonderful state. I look forward to seeing
you at the Fair.
Sincerely,
Beverly E. Perdue
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Dear Fair Friends,
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North Carolina Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services
The 2008 N.C. State Fair is almost here and it promises to be one of the best yet. [
hope you find our premium book infonnativc and full of competitions that could win you a
blue ribbon. Competitive exhibits are an important part of the Fair and ( would like [0 thank
you for laking lime to emer yOUT prized possession, and for being a par1 of the longstanding
Irndi tion of friendly competition.
Agricullurc is the heart of the N.C. Slate Fair and the foundation of ollr competitive
exhibits. The Fair was first created as an exposition for North Carolinian fanner.; to showcase
their crops and learn about new technology. Today, the Fair highlights advances in agriculture
and displays tile best tllal Nonll Carolina has 10 olTer in Ihe areas of crafts. cooking. livcsloc.k.
an5. musical talenls and more.
Our theme tillS year is "Take Time for a Greal Time." I hope you will lake time to visit
somc of our special cxhibits wbilc at the Fair. including Grecn NC, a ncw exhibit that focuses
on clean, efficient and rencwable energy alternatives for your home, business and farnl. This
sp<:eial exhibit. along with favorites like Got to Be NC. Field of Dreams and the Stale Fair
Ark. are great complements to the cOll1p<:titive exhibits program.
On Wednesday, Oct. 22, we will celebrate Century Fann families with a reunion and
breakfast in Oonon Arena. The Century Farms program recognizes families who have owned
or op<:rated a farm in Nonh Carolina for 100 years or more. These farm families arc dedicated
10 preserving our state's agricultural heritage, and [ am proud to honor tbem althe Stale Fair.
The N.C. State Fair remains an agricultural fair and is committed to showing our
state's agriculture al its best. I wish you good luck wilh your entries and I hop<: to sec you.
your family and friends Oct. 16-26 in Raleigh.
Sincerely,
Sleven W. Tro)[ler
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Dear Friends,
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and Consumer Services
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[ would like to thank you for yOUT intcrest In the North Carolina Siale FaIT IIl1d our first­class
compcmivc exhlbll5. Please look through the 2008 premium book 10 dlsco\t'f the many
"<1)'5 you can participate. Compc1Ul\"C exhibits ha\'C always been an esscnllal pan of the Fair.
and with more: than S500.000 In prCITllum money al stake and hundreds of calC:aorics \0 choose
from. then: is a compclllloo for everyone. Please note all amy fonns mUliI be submmcd by
Wednesday. Sept. 24.
This year's theme is '"Take Time for a Greal Time," We have added an exira day 10 the
Fair, which means there are now II days of fun. I cnoourage you 10 see an exhibit, allelld a free
cntenainmcnt show. or cnler a competition thaI you have never had lime for in the past. Cheer on
a youth Ii\,cstock exhibitor as she shows her pri~e-winnm8 lamb. clap 10 the rhythm of a Folk
Fesllul clogger. and leach your children the value of rncrgy coMCn'lllion in the new Green !'Ie
exhibll.
1bcn:'s 50 much 10 do al Ihe Siale Fair. If you would like mon: inronnollon. please: visil
our Web sile. www.ncslalcrair.0!'8. I appreciale your continued suppan. and hope 10 sec you Ocl.
16-26.
Sincerely.
Wesley WyDlI
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NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF AGRICULTURE
Board members are appointed by the Governor for six-year terms
and may be reappointed. The Commissioner of Agriculture serves
as Chairman of the Board, ex officio.
Mailing Address:
The Board of Agriculture members are:
Steve Troxler·Commissioner of Agriculture
C. Osmond Kearney. Jr.-Snow Hill
Roger Oxendine-Rowland
Jeffery B. Turner-Rose Hill
William E. Holliday-Snow Camp
Maurice K. Berry, Jr.-Elizabeth City
Hyman Young. Jr.-Marshall
Doug Torn-Browns Summit
Brent Fleming-Halifax
Kirk Mathis-Roaring River
Elbert R. Pitt. Jr.-Macclesrleld
NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR
Location:
North Carolina State Fair
1010 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1010
North Carolina Siale Fair
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
Office: (919) 733·2145
Fax: (919 733-5079
www.ncstalefair.org
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Raleigh. NC 27607
2007 EXHIBITORS ANO EXHIBITS
Number 01 Number of
Depanment Exhibitors Exhibits
Special AgrOrlOrny Exhibit 1 3
Forage Crops 30 45
Flower and Garden Show 444 5,916
Horticulture-Fruits and NUIS 43 533
HorticuUure-v~ 152 1,548
Arts & Photography 835 1,730
Computer Art 440 440
Bees & Honey 92 379
OairyCaUle 85 504
Junior Dairy Cattle 99 285
Beef Cattle 94 318
Feeder Calf 67 88
Junior Markel Steer 51 59
Junior Beef Heifer 205 385
Junior Market Lamb 243 353
Junior Ewe Meat Breads 225 309
Junior Market Barrow 125 133
Livestock Special Awards 29 87
Markel Barrow 30 51
Meat Breeds Sheep 17 375
Performance Market Hog 13 33
Dairy Goats 55 530
Youth Dairy Goats 28 233
Pygmy Goats 3 31
Nigerian Goals 7 55
Wool Breeds Sheep 31 250
Jr. Ewe Wool Breeds 19 66
Meal Goals 54 263
Junior Meat Goals 329 453
Junior Breeder Doe 27 95
Poultry 34 2,678
Rabbits 38 477
4-H Exhibits 350 1.102
Culinary-Food Preservalion 170 719
Culinary-Breads. GaI<es. CooIdes & CarOes 366 665
Clothing 235 575
Home Furnishings 194 378
Folk Festival 2.279 527
Masonry Contest 24 2'
Electrical Contest 30 30
Carpentry Contest 11 11
Plumbing Contest 13 13
HV/AC-R Contest 10 10
Handicrafts & Hobbies '96 1,311
Wine 63 301
Essay Contest 319 360
Horse Show 2,080 7,817
TOTALS 10,627 32,974
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Histor'l of tIM Nt. 8tdte ftlir
185) - State Agncultural Society holds the first State Fair; it was
1861-
1868
1873 -
four days long. The largest attendance day had 4,000 fairgocrs.
Fair not held due to Civ il War and Reconstruction period.
Re-opens in 1869.
Fair moved 10 a larger site across from N.C. State Univers ity.
[877 - N.C. Department of Agriculture created.
1884- ElcClTicity is first used at the fairgro und s. 18008
1891 - The first midway ride, the Switchback Ra ilway_ is
constructed on the fairgrounds.
1894- Photography is a popular exhibit at the fair.
1895 - Main attraction is chicken inc ubators.
1900-
1905 -
1910-
1916-
1925-
1928-
1933 -
\936-
1937-
1938-
19008
First food booths pop up on the fairgrounds, run by chu rches and
civic groups as fu ndraisers.
President Theodore Roosevelt speaks to Fairgoers.
First ai rpl ane ex hibit.
Cary United Methodist Church serves its first ham biscuit.
Agricultural Society disbands and no Fair was held
in 1926alld 1927.
Fair moves to present site. Commercial and Educational buildings
are constructed. The Fair placed under the control of the Depart­ment
of Agricultu re.
308 & '408
Fair leased to George Hamid for operation on a commercial basis.
Earl "Lucky" Teeter and his Hell Drivers make first appearance.
W. Kerr Scott returns control of the State Fair to the Department
of Agriculture when he becomes
Commissioner of Agriculture.
The Fair features 40 hi gh -type shows
and rides, replacing the
carnival outfit of previous years.
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1939 -
1941 -
1942 -
1948-
1950 -
1951 -
1952 -
1953 -
1957 -
1960-
World of Mirth Shows requires 35 double-length ra ilway cars
to bring its mile-long Midway of 50 shows and rides to Raleigh.
Record-breaking crowds attend Fair and exhibits were so numcr­ous
that tents had to be erected to accommodate the overflow of
livestock.
State Fair closes due to World War II , reopens in 1946.
James E. Strates provides the Midway at the State Fair. Strates
will provide the midway for 53 years.
Folk Festival is created as a showcase for traditional North
Carolina music and dance. '50s
Village of Yesteryear opens. A model of the "Fair of the Future"
was displayed in the main exhibit hall. The model showcased
Dorton Arena and Carter Finley Stadium.
Fair opens a new Youth Center with two dormitories to accommo­date
128 farm boys and girls who exhibited and participated in
judging contests.
The State Fair Livestock Pavilion is completed, boasting the
world's fi rst column free roof. It was renamed the J.S. Dorton
Arena in 1961. The cost of Dorton Arenaj'er square foot was
estimated at $16.21, which was considere low at the time.
The Fair hosts a Centennial Celebrations
"Know the Meats You Buy" exhibit is one of the most popular,
showing the various cuts of pork , beef and lamb.
Adult admission is $.75 and child admission is $.35.
1961· Fair first operates for six days. oOs
1963- The nightly fireworks show is
narrated program covering more
years of North Carolina history from
Dare's baptism to the building of the
State House.
1964- James A. Graham appointed Commis­sioner
of Agriculture. The fai rgrounds
hosted a 14-foot tall mailbox from the Post Office with full daily
service to allow fairgoers to send postcards home from the Fair.
1965 - African-American and white 4- 1-1 groups compete together at the
Fair forthe first time.
1967 - The downtown parade on opening day is revived after it was
abandoned when the fairgrounds moved closer to the Capitol.
The parade was a feature of opening day for 72 years before it
was abandoned.
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1969- The Fair is ex tended to nine days. 70g
1970~
1972-
1973-
1974-
1975-
1976-
1978-
1983-
Century Fami ly Farm program launched to honor families who
mainta1l1 the family farm for 100 years or more. Senior citi zens ages
65 and older are admitted free (this policy continues today).
The Gov. Kerr Scott Building completed. The fair sponsors the
world's largest space- rela ted educational ex hibit , the Apollo 12
command module, viewed by about 250,000 people.
J. S. Dorton Arena is placed on the National Registry of Historic
Places.
Gov. James E. Holshouser Building, which houses the Vi llage of
Yesteryear. is compl eted.
Jim Graham Buil ding completed. The Arthur K. Pitzer Heritage
Circle acquires its first piece, an authent ic 18th ce ntury school
house.
President Gerald Ford speaks to fairgoers.
Fa irgrounds acqui res additi onal 144 acres ofland adjacent
to the grounds. The rairs:rounds totals 344 acres. N.C. State Food
Science Club serves its first icc cream cone.
Gov. James B. Hunt. J r. Horse Complex is opened, housing up to
900 horses.
1986- Fair is extended to 10days. 80g ~ '90g
1991- Harn ess rac ing returns to the N.C. State Fair after a nearly
20-year absence.
1992 - President George Herbert Walker Bush addressed fairgoers
on October 21 .
1995 - CyberSpace, an ex hibit on inrormation
technology, begins its 6 year run at the
fair.
1996- President Bill Cl inton hosts a meeting to
address workers who were using the
rairgrounds as an emergency staging area
to clean up the disaster ca used by
Hurricane Fran.
1997 - Wesley V. Wyatt was named Fair Manager following
the death or Sam Rand.
1999~ A new waterfall is built near Dorton Arena.
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2000-
2001-
2002 -
2003-
2004-
2005-
2006-
2007·
Fair posted an attendance record of846, 724 attendees during
Commissioner Graham's last Fair. Tickets
and ride books are available online at 2000. www.ncstatefair.org.Winn Dixie Stores pay ~
a record $41 ,000 for the Grand Champion
Steer at the Jr. Li vestock Auction.
Me~ Scott Phipps is elected as Commissioner of
Agriculture following Graham's retirement. Fair hosts North
Carolina biotechnology exhibit called BioFrontiers.
Amusements of America becomes the firsl new midway company
in more than 53 years.
Dorton Arena celebrates its 50th anniversary. [t is named
a National Civil Engi neering Landmark by the American
Society orCivi1 Engineers.
Fair celebrates 150lh anniversary. Britt Cobb was app'0inted as
the new Commissioner of Agriculture. Red Cross Budding is
demolished. The Midway selection is chosen by a competit ive bid
process. Strates Shows wins the contract and makes 54th appear­ance
at the State Fair.
Midway begins expansion into the area of the old racetrack.
Reithoffer Shows wins Midway contract and makes first
appearance.
Newly elected Comm issioner of
Agriculture Steve Troxler and fairgoers
fill the old tobacco barn and let it cure
throughout the Fair. The Exposition
Center is opened next to the Jim Graham
Building. Wade Shows opens rides on the
newly expanded Midway,
Powers Great American Midway. based out of Burgaw, wins
midway contract and brings more than 100 rides.
Fair hosts first Mili tary Appreciation Day, allowing active duty
military and their families free admittance into the fair.
The Gov. James G. Martin Building is opened on the new midway.
State Fair shatters attendance records on three days. as well as
the overall attendance record with 858,611 total fairgoe rs. The
second Saturday saw 145,955 fairgoers, the most ever in a si ngle
day. Powers Great American Midway returns as the midway
provider.
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HORSE SHOW
OCTOBER 1-26, 2008
"One of America's largest aU-breed shows"
October 1
October 2
October 3
October 4
October 5
October 13
October 14
October 15
October 16
October 17
October 18
October 19
October 20
October 21
October 22
October 23
October 24
October 25
October 26
Facilities
Hunters and Jumpers
Hunters and Jumpers
Hunters and Jumpers
Hunters and Jumpers
Hunters and Jumpers
American Quarter Horses
American Quarter Horses
Paints, Palominos
Welsh. Appaloosa Games
Appaloosas, Walking Horses, Spoiled Saddle Horses
Youlh Day Western, Saddle Seat, Hunt Seat, Non-Trolling,
Walking Horses. Spotted Saddle Horses
Youth Day Hunt Seal, Miniature Donkeys, Miniature Horses
Paso Fino, Draft Horses
Dralt Horses. Halflingers
Carriage Driving, Saddle Horses, Morgans, Arabians, Roadster
Saddle Horses, Morgans, Arabians, Roadster
Saddle Horses, Morgans, Arabians, Roadster
Academy, Saddle Horses, Morgans, Arabians, Roadster
Mules and Donkeys
• Restaurant. with 240 seat Dining Room
• Covered. enclosed 81 ,200 sq. It. main show arena with
136 JI; 248 It. main show ring
• Main show arena with 5,000 seats. including 1.500 theater­style,
reserved seats
More Than 5125,000
Prize Money Offered
• Covered. all-weather 120 JI; 240 It. schooling arena. which can
Covered Schooling Area
Serves As
serve as a second show ring Second Show Ring
• Three outside schooling arenas
• Bam area with 485 SOlid-wall, sliding-door, permanent stalls.
horse washes, rest rooms and showers, & additional
temporary stalls
• Spacious grounds with lull-service camper lacilities
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FOf more Dormalion COIlIaCt:
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N.C. Stall! Fair _ Show
1010 Mail Service CenIer
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Location: 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raleigh, N.C. 27607
Mailing Address: 1010 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1010
Phone (9t9) 821-7400 Phone (919) 733-2145 Fax (9 t 9) 733-5079
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Wesley V. Wyan ...... Manager
MikePleasant,CFE ..................................... Assistant Manager for Adminislration
Ray Frost. .. ........ Assistant Manager for Operations
Lany Bissette. .. ...... Purchasing Agent
Letrice Vines ........................... Commercial Space Administrator
Nikki Benyman .................. .. .... Competitive Exhibits & Promotions Coordinator
Angie Crone ... .................. .. .. Sponsorship Coordinator
Ruth Branlley . ............... .. .... Accounling
Kathy Baker ... .. .. Accounting
HelenStal!ings ............. Accounting
Sandra Baker .... Switchboard Operator
Claudine Davis ...... Corporate Relations & Facility Sales Director
Betty Shaw ........ Sup!. of Entry Department
Natalie Alford ............................................. PubliC Info. Officer & County Fair Coordinator
Joel Keith ............. Chief of Public Safety
Man Daly .................................................... Supt. of Buildings & Grounds
William H. McClure. Jr .................................. Facility Engineer
Dempsey Means ......................................... Grounds Foreman
Peter Green ................................................. Maintenance Office Manager
Dudley Baggett .......................................... Landscaping Director
Glenn Petty... .. ......................... Horse Show Manager
Sheri Bridges.. .................. ... SecretarylHorse Complex
Division !-General Exhibits
Dept. "A" .. Wine Competition-Dr. Daniel Carroll, Superintendent
Dept. "C" . Special Agronomy Exhibits-Dr. David Smith, Superintendent
Dept. "D" ................. Forage Crops-Betsy Randall-Schadel, Show Coordinator
Dept. "E" ................. Flower and Garden Show-John Buettner, Director
Dept. "G" .... Horticulture-April Blazich, Superintendent
Dept. "H" ................. Arts and Photography-Tamar Harris-Warren, Superintendent
Dept. "I" ... Bees and Honey-David Tarpy, Gene Cross, Donald Hopkins,
Superintendents
Division II-Livestock Shows
Bruce Shankle-Director
Carol Turner, Office Manager
Dept. "JA".... ... Dairy Cattle-Ken Vaughn, Superintendent
Dept. "JS" .... ... Junior Dairy Cattle-Nancy Keith, Superintendent
Dept. "KA" ... ... Beef Cattle-Brent Jennings, Superintendent
Dept. ' KB" ... ... Feeder Calf-Sen Carpenter, Superintendent
Dept. "KC" ... ...Junior Mal1let Steer-Ben Carpenter, Superintendent
Dept. "KD" ... .. ... Junior Seef Heifer-lee Hollowell, Superintendent
Dept. ' LA" ............. livestock Special Awards-Wes Wyan, Superintendent
Dept. "MA"... ... Mal1let Barrow-Dr. James A. Jones, Jr. and Ron Hughes,
Dept. "MS" .
Dept. "MC" .
Dept. "NA".
Dept. "Ne" .
Superintendents
..... Junior Mal1let Barrow-Ron Hughes, Superintendent
.. ..... Perlormance Mal1let Hog-Dr. Todd See, Superintendent
.. ..... Meat Breeds Sheep--Clarence Jennings, Superintendent
.. ....... Junior Ewe Meat Breeds-Clarence Jennings, Superintendent
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Dep1. 'NC' ........ Junior Mar1<et lamb--BiI! Sparrow, Superintendent
Dep1. 'OA' ...•.•.. DaiJ)' Goats-A. Cole Younger, Superintendenl
Dep1. 'OB' ...........•.. Youth Dairy Goat-R. Cole Younger, Superintendent
Dep1. ' PA' ..•.. Pygmy Goats-Maggie Leman, Superintendent
Dep1. 'PS' .......•.. Nigerian Goats-Marie Harrell, Superintendent
Dep1. 'SA' .......... Wool Sreeds Sheep-Marie Hendrix, Superintendent
Dep1. ' SS' . Jr. Wod Sreeds Sheep--Marie Hendrix, Supe!intendent
Oepl "T A' . . ....... Meat Goats--Ron Hughes, Superinterdent
Dept. 'lB' .............. Jr. Meat Goats-Roo Hughes, Superintendent
Dept. 'Te" .............. Jr. Meat Goats Breedef Doe-Ron Hughes, Supefinlendent
Dep1. '0' ..
Dep1. 'R'
Division III-Poultry & Rabbits
Dr. Carmen R. Parkhurst- Director
... PoultJ)'-Carl Beard, Superintendent
. ...• Domestic Rabbits-Lyman Franklin, Superintendent
Division IV-North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
Dep1. 'U' ......... Program Exhibits-Dr. Marshall Stewart, Superintendent
Dep1. 'V' ....•.•...•.•.. 4-H Exhibits-Shannon McCollum. Superintendent
Dep1. 'W' ..... Culinary-Carolyn Lackey and Dr. Jacquelyn McClelland,
Dep1. ·X· .
Dep1. 'Y'
Superintendents
Cooking Contests-Lisa Prince, Superintendent
....... Clothing-Robin Roper, Superintendent
. .. Home Furnishings-Dr. Sarah D. Kirby, Superintendent
Division V-Program Features and Special Exhibits
Dep1. 'AA" .... Folk Festival-Annelle Pulley, Superintendent
Dept. ' 88-1-5' ....... Apprentice Contests-8renda Saunders, Contest Chairman
Dept. '00' .. Horseshoe Pitching-Douglas Shear, Director
Dept. ' EE' .... Handicrafts and Hobbies---Lynne Peters, Superintendent
Dept. "FF' ............... Essay Competition-News and Observer
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INFORMATION AND GENERAL RULES FOR EXHIBITORS AND PATRONS
Exhibitors and patrons are sincerely requested to make constructive criticisms
and offer helpful suggestions toward bettering any part or department of this, YOUR
STATE FAIR.
Please report any discourtesies by gatemen, concessionaires, showmen, or
others connected with the Fair. If, for any reason, there is a misunderstanding about
admission at gates or elsewhere, please pay the admission price asked, take a
receipt for same, and come directly to the Manager's office. Please do not block
traffic and delay others by prolonged arguments with ticket-sellers, gatemen and
ticket-takers who are working on strict orders from the management and are not
allowed to vary from them.
Concessions and attractions are granted privileges on the grounds to supply
the necessary wants, comforts, conveniences and pleasures of the patrons. The
management will not accept or knowingly allow the continuance of any concession,
show or other attractions of a questionable nature or a demoralizing tendency nor
will any concession be permitted where the business is conducted in other than a
legitimate and legal manner.
Drunkenness, quarreling, or the use of profane or obscene language will not
be allowed on the grounds. No begging will be permitted.
No peddling, hawking, or selling of any kind will be allowed in the buildings or
on the grounds except by special license obtained from the Manager.
All dining halls, lunch stands, refreshment booths, and other places dispensing
food and beverage must be substantial in structure and neat in appearance. They
must meet all health regulations and must sell only good, wholesome food and pure
honest goods at reasonable prices which must be approved by the Fair management
and displayed in a prominent place. No soft drinks may be sold in bottles.
Parties owning buildings upon the State Fair grounds must notify the manager
thirty (30) days prior to the opening of the Fair as to whether they desire to occupy
the same or not, and if so, make arrangements with the superintendent of the
department for such occupancy. Failure to comply with the provisions of this rule will
cause the forfeiture of the use of such building or buildings by the Fair management.
Any party or parties, firm or corporation owning buildings or material upon the
State Fairgrounds, without lease, or whose lease has expired, who shall fail to
remove same upon order of the Manager within the time specified, shall forfeit all
claim thereto, which expense of claim must be paid before material is released to the
owner.
The management of the State Fair reserves the right to amend, add to and
interpret the foregoing and following Rules and Regulations, and to arbitrarily settle
and determine all questions and differences in regard thereto, or otherwise arising
out of, connected with, or incident to the Fair. In the event of conflict between the
General Rules and the special rules which appear as headnotes of the various
divisions and departments of the Fair, the latter will take precedence.
Disregard of any rule, misrepresentation on the part of the exhibitor, conces-sionaire
or patrons will forfeit all premiums won, privileges granted, fees paid, and
rights to further participation in the Fair.
ENTRlES
MAKE ALL ENTRIES EARLY!!! The right is reserved to reject any entry and all
entries received after all space is taken must be rejected.
You will find the CLOSING DATES FOR ENTRIES set out in the Rules and
Regulations and the general headings of each of the various departments. These
dates VARY WITH THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIFIC DEPARTMENT.
Check these Closing Dates carefully.
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SEPARATE ENTRY BLANKS are required for entries in each of the depart-ments.
Request the Entry Department supply you with an adequate number of entry
blanks.
Competition is OPEN TO THE WORLD in the Flower and Garden Show, Folk
Festival, Rabbits, Goats, Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, Swine and Sheep and the Horse
Show.
In all other divisions and departments competition is LIMITED TO RESIDENTS OF
NORTH CAROLINA.
All entries (with exceptions noted in the Livestock Division for group classes)
must be made in the name of the owner, breeder, manufacturer, grower, producer, or
one whose skill the exhibit represents. A firm, to be entitled to exhibit as such, must
have been organized not less than 30 days prior to the closing date for entries, and
such firm must have been organized as a bona fide firm for the purpose of produc-ing,
or buying and selling the articles or animals it proposes to exhibit in the name of
such firm. A firm will be regarded as one exhibitor.
Official printed forms or copies of this form MUST BE USED in making applica-tions
for entry.
One can be found in the back of the book. USE A SEPARATE FORM FOR
ENTRIES IN EACH DEPARTMENT. Be sure to fill out the application form completely,
accurately and legibly. Give your rural route number, post office box number, or city
street address and zip code +4, telephone number and social security number.
Additional application forms are available upon request at: N.C. STATE FAIR,
1010 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH, N.C. 27699-1010 919 821-7400.
Incomplete entry forms will be returned for correction if there is time to do so,
but REMEMBER: No article or animals will be entitled to exhibition space until proper
entry has been made. No entry will be accepted after the closing date listed for each
department.
Once an entry is made, it cannot be changed except where it is improperly
classed or a mistake has been made in copying the original entry—in which event the
changes can be made only with the permission of the Department Superintendent, or
Director in charge, AND THEN ONLY IN THE OFFICE OF THE "ENTRY SUPERINTEN-DENT."
If the records are altered and do not conform with the information on file in
the Entry Department, payment of premiums will be withheld.
No person except personnel of the Entry Department will be allowed to see the
entries, or have access to the entry books, until after the awards are made.
The same article or animal cannot be entered for more than one premium
number (except as otherwise stated in the Special Department Rules and Regula-tions).
Collections and displays must be made up of specimens, other than those
entered in single (individual) classes unless otherwise noted.
Except for the Horse Show no entry fees are required in any department,
except that livestock, poultry, and rabbit exhibitors must include payment of stall, pen,
and coop fees with their applications for entry. (SEE HEAD-NOTES OF THESE
DEPARTMENTS FOR SCALE OR FEES.) SEE DEPT. H, Arts and Photography head-notes
for entry fees in the professional and amateur categories.
Entry forms should be mailed to: N.C. STATE FAIR, 1010 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
N.C. 27699-1010.
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EXHIBITS AND EXHIBITORS
The dates on which your exhibits must be in place at State Fair VARY FROM
ONE DEPARTMENT TO ANOTHER. These dates are set out in the Department Headings
and Rules and Regulations. Check these dates carefully so you can get your exhibits
IN PLACE AT THE PROPER TIME TO BE JUDGED.
UNCLAIMED EXHIBITS FROM COMPETITIVE DEPARTMENTS, will be considered
abandoned if not called for within one week after the official closing of the Fair, and
may be disposed of as the Manager of the Fair sees fit. SEE SPECIAL RULES for the
Culinary and Horticulture Departments.
Remember! All exhibits must be officially entered in the Fair on official printed
forms provided for that purpose, before the closing date for entries in the department.
No article or animal will be entitled to space or considered in the judging until proper
entry has been made. Removal of exhibits before the date and time specified will be
cause for forfeit of all premiums won, all fees paid, and the right to further participation
in the Fair.
In all but livestock departments, entries and exhibits will remain in place through
the entire fair. Release times are scheduled for the day following the fair due to the
lack of parking available nearby for those to pick up entries or exhibits, and in an effort
to keep vehicles off the grounds during crowded conditions. The regulation will also
assure those attending the fair during the evening of the final day of seeing the same
exhibits and entries as those attending earlier.
All exhibits will be numbered and recorded in the books of the proper depart-ment
and class and exhibit tag with corresponding numbers will be issued. This tag
must be securely attached to the exhibit and must remain on the exhibit throughout the
Fair (except that exhibit tags issued for livestock and poultry may be conspicuously
displayed upon the stall, pen or coop). ENTRY TAGS WILL NOT BE MAILED but will be
available, at the Entry Department, Administration Building.
Once the exhibit is numbered and tagged, it should be delivered to the Depart-ment
Superintendent or Director who will allocate space and either personally arrange
the exhibit in a suitable and attractive display or direct such action by the exhibitor. The
State Fair assumes no responsibility for the incorrect tagging of exhibits.
All exhibitors are urged to personally bring their exhibits to the Fair and enjoy the
educational and recreational advantages of the annual exposition. However exhibits
may be shipped or mailed to: N.C. STATE FAIR, 1010 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH,
N.C. 27699-1010, and they will be carefully handled, officially entered, tagged, and
otherwise treated in the same manner as previously described. They will be given the
same consideration with regard to display and judging as exhibits personally delivered.
All exhibits shipped or mailed MUST BE PREPAID. No transportation charges for
express, postage, freight or drayage will be paid by the Fair. Shipments should be
carefully labeled, accompanied by a bill of lading, and properly identified inside and
outside the package as to the department, class and premium number under which
they have been previously entered. They should be shipped or mailed at least a week
or 10 days prior to the opening of the Fair. The management will not be responsible for
delayed shipments which arrive at the Fair too late to be considered in the judging.
Division Directors and Department Superintendents will have full authority over
allocation of space, and will have direct supervision of all exhibits which are consid-ered
on exhibition as a part of the Fair’s attractions, subject to use as these Directors
and Superintendents see fit to add to the educational values of the Fair. Livestock able
to be led or driven, or which will follow, must participate in parades and group
exhibitions as directed by the Department Superintendent.
All livestock must be cared for by the exhibitor except as noted in the Junior
Dairy Cattle and Market Cattle shows. Stalls and pens will be furnished bedding before
the Fair free of charge. Thereafter exhibitors will be required to furnish their own
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bedding and keep all stalls and pens clean. Feed and straw will be sold on the grounds
at prevailing prices.
When exhibit tags are issued by the Entry Department for each article entered, a
stub will be given the exhibitor to serve as his claim check to recover and secure the
release of his exhibit. Claim checks should be guarded carefully, since Department
Superintendents and Directors are not allowed to release any exhibit without presenta-tion
of the exhibit tag stub. If the claim check is lost, such loss should be reported
promptly and it will be necessary for the exhibitor to furnish the Superintendent of the
Entry Department proof of ownership of the article on exhibit.
Exhibits entered in the premium classes which are not claimed within one week
after the close of the Fair will be considered to have been abandoned by the exhibitor
and will be disposed of as the Manager of the Fair sees fit. Other exhibits, materials
therein, including concession booths, which are not claimed by the exhibitor or
concessionaire within 30 days after the end of the Fair will be considered to have
been abandoned and will become the property of the State Fair.
The Fair management reserves the right to reject any exhibit which does not
reflect merit and which would not be a credit to both the exhibitor and the Fair. Also,
the right is reserved to reject exhibits which are deemed objectionable or unsuitable for
exhibition. All entries are accepted conditionally pending inspection of the article or
animal to be exhibited. Any article or animal which proves to be misrepresented or
falsely classed will be rejected and the right of the exhibitor to further participation in
the Fair will be denied.
Division Directors, Department Superintendents, and/or Judges must report
disqualification of entries to the Manager of the State Fair immediately after such action
is taken. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL JUDGING BE CONSIDERED OFFICIAL AND
PREMIUMS PAID IN A CLASS WHERE DISQUALIFICATION IS RECOMMENDED UNTIL
APPROVAL OF THE DISQUALIFICATION(S) IS OBTAINED FROM THE FAIR MANAGER.
Promiscuous advertising is strictly prohibited. Exhibitors may advertise and
distribute literature and free samples from their place of exhibit only, but may not sell
any article or animal from their exhibit space without a permit from the manager. The
distribution of advertising matter which conflicts in any manner with a concession sold
by the Management is prohibited.
Commercial exhibitors and concessionaires are responsible for keeping the
space in and around their exhibits, including unused space, aisles and roadways,
clean and free of rubbish. An area of 10 feet around each exhibit booth and conces-sion
stand must be thoroughly cleaned by the exhibitor or concessionaire at the end of
each Fair day. Failure to do so will be cause for cancellation of contract.
No exhibit space assigned may be shared or sublet without permission of the
Fair manager.
JUDGING AND AWARDS
Decision of the judges will be final, and no appeal will be considered except in
cases of protest in writing, with strong evidence of fraud or violation of the rules of
the Fair. Protests must be filed with the Division Superintendent not later than noon of
the day following the award, and must be accompanied by a protest fee of $5.00
which will be retained by the Fair if the protest is not sustained. The protest must be
filed no later than 3 days following the award. The Division Superintendent will appoint
a committee to consider the protest and all interested parties will be notified of the time
of the hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard. The rules of the Interna-tional
Association of Fairs and Expositions governing appeals will be those of the North
Carolina Fair.
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Judges will not award premiums to any article or animal because of its mere
presence. It must be individual worthy. It is not the policy of the Fair to encourage
indifferent production of any kind, or to distribute premiums equally among exhibitors.
No premium will be awarded to any exhibit that does not possess high intrinsic merit.
Unless otherwise specified in the Department Rules and Regulations, NO
EXHIBITOR MAY WIN MORE THAN TWO PREMIUMS IN ANY ONE INDIVIDUAL CLASS,
AND NOT MORE THAN ONE PREMIUM IN ANY GROUP CLASS.
No exhibitor may accompany judges during their deliberations except such
attendants as are necessary to handle and show livestock and other such exhibits.
Any exhibitor attempting to interfere with the judges during their adjudications, or who
publicly expresses disapproval of the decision of the judges, will be excluded from
further competition and any premiums previously won will be forfeited.
Fraud or deception as to breeding, or in any other form, will be exposed and
exhibitor guilty of such violation will be excluded from further participation in the Fair
and all premiums previously won will be forfeited.
Premiums will be paid only on the basis of the records of the judging reports,
which will be signed by the judge and by the Department Superintendent or Director.
Ribbons will be securely attached to the articles upon which they were awarded, if
possible, but the ribbons have no value in the payment of premiums since they may
become detached and find their way on to the wrong exhibit.
Entries made in wrong classes may be reclassed by the Department Superinten-dent,
BUT ONLY IF SUCH RECLASSIFICATION IS MADE IN THE OFFICE OF, AND WITH
THE APPROVAL OF, THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE ENTRY DEPARTMENT. Records
must be changed when entries are reclassified. If the records are altered and the
entry department files are not changed, premiums will be withheld.
Judges, when requested, may give the reasons for their decisions embracing
the value and desirable qualities of the exhibits to which they have awarded premiums.
Judges will not award premiums or ribbons to any article or animal that does not
qualify for one of the classes in the State Fair Premium List.
Premiums checks will be mailed to all exhibitors no later than 60 days after the
fair. Errors in premium statements will be corrected until December 31, 2008 after
which time the books of the 2008 Fair are closed.
The following colors of ribbons will be used to designate awards:
Champion ..................................................................... Royal Purple
Reserve Champion ...................................................... Lavender
First Premium ............................................................... Blue
Second Premium .......................................................... Red
Third Premium .............................................................. White
Fourth Premium ............................................................ Pink
Fifth Premium ............................................................... Yellow
Sixth Premium .............................................................. Dark Green
Seventh Premium ......................................................... Light Green
Eighth Premium ............................................................. Tan
Ninth Premium .............................................................. Gray
Tenth Premium, and above .......................................... Light Blue
* * * * * * * * * *
PARKING IS FREE ON N.C. STATE FAIRGROUNDS PROPERTY,
EXCEPT FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES THAT PARK
BETWEEN THE HOURS OF MIDNIGHT AND 8:00 A.M.
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Division I
GENERAL EXHIBITS
WINE COMPETITION
DEPARTMENT “A”
Commercial Wine Competition
Amateur Wine Competition
TOTAL PREMIUMS OFFERED—$176
ENTRIES CLOSE SEPTEMBER 12, 2008
SUPERINTENDENTS:
MARGO KNIGHT METZGER, NC Wine and Grape Council, Executive Director
NCDOC, 4324 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4324, 919 715-9463
www.nccommerce.com/wine
DR. DANIEL E. CARROLL, NCSU, Professor of Food Science, Box 7624,
Raleigh, NC 27695-7624, 919 513-2095
JUDGES:
6 to 10 professional judges
INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS
Entry Forms must be received by: September 12, 2008
Exhibits may only be received between August 25 and September 12, 2008
Ship wine, entry forms/fees to: NC Wine and Grape Council, NC Division of
Tourism, 3221 Durham Dr., Suite 121, Raleigh, NC 27603
ATTN: Wine Competition (919) 662-4493
Judging will be done: October 8-9, 2008
Exhibits will be released: Monday, October 27 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
The Fair is not responsible for exhibits left after Monday, October 27
GENERAL RULES
1. Commercial and Amateur entries must be submitted on separate entry forms.
Entrant must be the producer of the wine.
2. Varieties of grapes/fruits, and residual sugar must be entered in percentages on
the entry forms. Entries listing quantities in other units of measurement will not be
judged. Failure to submit varietal percentages and/or residual sugar will result in
entry disqualification.
3. Exhibitors may visit www.nccommerce.com/wine or www.ncstatefair.org for
competition results. Winners will be displayed in the Education Building October 16-
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4. The general Rules and Regulations of the Fair will govern this department, except in
cases of conflict, where the following Rules and Regulations will prevail. Be sure to
read the rules in front of this book before entering or competing in this department.
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COMMERCIAL COMPETITION RULES
1. Only federally-bonded and NC ABC permitted North Carolina wineries may enter the
commercial wine competition.
2. Entrants must submit 3 (three) bottles of each entry for the Commercial Competition.
Entrants submitting less than 3 bottles per entry will be refused. Superintendents
will use unopened wine for educational and promotional purposes at their
discretion.
3. Only wines made from at least 75% NC fruit will be eligible to compete for Best of
Show and Best of Muscadine.
4. Make entry fees payable to NC State Fair. Entry fees must accompany entries
during shipment. See above for shipping address. Include entry form(s) and
fees(s) in box 1.
5. Judges award medals based upon merit for Gold, Silver, and Bronze. There is no
limit to the number of medals awarded in each category. Judges measure wines
against the standard for each style and variety-not against each other.
AMATEUR COMPETITION RULES
1. Amateur winemakers residing in NC are eligible to enter non-commercial NC wines.
2. Fruits/juices must be home prepared. Wines from concentrates or kits are ineligible.
3. One 750 ml bottle or two 375 ml bottles of each wine entry must be submitted in
corked or capped bottles.
4. Ribbons and premiums will be awarded to wines meriting 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places
and ribbons will be awarded for Honorable Mention for each category. If no wines
in a category merit 1st, 2nd, or 3rd places, ribbons will not be awarded.
5. Only one entry per category per entrant.
6. Judges evaluate wine on color, clarity, bouquet, flavor, and overall presentation
(exclusive of the label, bottle, etc.).
7. Entrants may collect exhibits on Monday, October 27 from the NC State Fair
Education Building. Winners may visit www.nccommerce.com/wine or
www.ncstatefair.org for competition results.
JUDGING
A three to six-member panel of judges from several states will judge the wines. Wines
will be judged blind. Judges will not see the wine bottle, nor will they receive any
indication of which exhibitor entered the wine.
SECTION 101: COMMERCIAL WINE
Wines will be classified into logical categories based upon fruit varietal percentages
A0001 White Vinifera A0002 Red Vinifera
A0003 White Hybrid A0004 Red Hybrid
A0005 White Native American A0006 Red Native American
A0007 Fruit; Other Wines A0008 Rose/Blush
A0009 Sparkling A0010 Fortified
SECTION 102: AMATEUR WINE
1st 2nd 3rd
A0020 White Vinifera ..................................... $10.00 $7.00 $5.00
A0021 Red Vinifera ........................................ $10.00 $7.00 $5.00
A0022 White Hybrid ........................................ $10.00 $7.00 $5.00
A0023 Red Hybrid .......................................... $10.00 $7.00 $5.00
A0024 White Native American ....................... $10.00 $7.00 $5.00
A0025 Red Native American .......................... $10.00 $7.00 $5.00
A0026 Fruit; Other Wines ............................... $10.00 $7.00 $5.00
A0027 Rose/Blush .......................................... $10.00 $7.00 $5.00
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2008 North Carolina State Fair
COMMERCIAL & AMATEUR
WINE COMPETITION ENTRY FORM
DEPARTMENT "A"
This form and fee must be submitted with wine entry by the
September 12 deadline, or wines will not be judged.
MANAGER, N.C. STATE FAIR:
Please accept the following entries by which I agree to be governed in
exhibiting. Entries are subject to the rules and regulations of the N.C. State Fair and
those of the Wine Competition as printed or published in the premium list. All statements
made in connection with said entries are true.
Name: ________________________________________________________________
Contact Person:_________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip+4:________________________________________________________
County: _____________________________ Phone: (_____)____________________
Email Address __________________________________________________________
SS # or Tax I.D.# ______________________ Email Address_____________________
IMPORTANT IRS INFORMATION: Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations require
that we have the Social Security Number (SSN) or Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
which corresponds to the name to whom the check for prize money is written. If we are
notified by the IRS that the SSN or TIN does not match the name of record, we will have
to backup withhold taxes and you may be subject to a $50 penalty by the IRS. A separate
form should be used for each SSN/TIN. You must provide this information to be eligible
for prize money. Also IRS regulations state that any prize money totaling $600 or more in
a calendar year must be reported on a Form 1099.
Signature____________________________________________
Number of wines entered: _____________
Submit 3 bottles of each wine entered for the Commercial Division
Submit 1 bottle of each wine for the Amateur Division
Entry Fee: $20 per wine entered (Commercial Competition only)
Total Fees enclosed: _____________
These entries for: 􀂆􈙃Commercial Competition
􀂆􈙁Amateur Competition
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WINE COMPETITION
Please Print In Black Ink
FOR FAIR USE ONLY
Exhibitor No. __________________
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ENTRY DEADLINE: Wines, entry forms, and entry fees must arrive by
September 12, 2008
Ship to:
NC Wine and Grape Council-ATTN: Wine Competition
NC Division of Tourism
3221 Durham Dr., Suite 121
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 662-4493
WINE COMPETITION
Category
Number Wine Name Grape Variety(s) by % Residual
Sugar
(Commercial Only)
Is wine made
from at least
75% NC fruit?
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
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Section
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SPECIAL AGRONOMY EXHIBITS
DEPARTMENT “C”
TOTAL PREMIUMS OFFERED—$2,700
SUPERINTENDENT:
Dr. David Smith, Box 7620, NC State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7620
ADVISOR:
DR. DAN ISRAEL, Department of Soil Science, NCSU
dan_israel@ncsu.edu 919 513-3031
ELIGIBILITY:
Limited to Agronomy Club Students, NC State University
JUDGING: Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 7:30 a.m.
The Agronomy club students of North Carolina State University will exhibit 3
educational booths which will illustrate the value of land use and crop management to
North Carolina agriculture and the consumer in general. The displays may include
tobacco, soybean, forages, corn, peanuts, cotton, small grain, turf, land use, and
waste management. Some of the objectives of the display are to:
1. give the consumer a better appreciation of the role crops and land use
have in the food supply and conservation of natural resources.
2. emphasize current management practices that are important to efficient and
profitable production of food, fiber and waste management.
3. provide college students with an opportunity to interact with the public about
the importance of agriculture to N.C.
The following table contains current facts about the leading commodities:
Acreage and Value of North Carolina Crops in 2006
Crop Area Harvested Value
—Acres— —Million Dollars—
Tobacco
Burley 3,000 10
Flue cured 123,000 485
Soybeans 1,360,000 274
Pasture & Forage 2,500,000 260
Corn 740,000 288
Peanuts 84,000 49
Cotton 865,000 281
Small Grains 463,000 87
Turf 2,700,000 2,000
The booths are judged for some of the following characteristics: originality,
relevance to current production practices, neatness and organization, message or
benefit to the audience.
SECTION 101: Agronomy Booths - Pre-register by September 24, 2008
C0001 1st 2nd 3rd
Premiums $1,000 $900 $800
FORAGE CROPS 28
FORAGE CROPS
(Hay Show)
DEPARTMENT "D"
TOTAL PREMIUMS OFFERED—$1,890
SHOW COORDINATORS:
BETSY RANDALL-SCHADEL, USDA APHIS PPQ, 919 855-7544
CHARLES YOUNG, NC Cooperative Extension Service, 336 219-2650
JUDGES AND ADVISORS:
J.T. GREEN, Department of Crop Science, NCSU, Emeritus
SUE ELLEN JOHNSON, Department of Crop Science, NCSU
Place
Class Hay Type 1 2 3 4 5 6
Section 101:
D0001 Alfalfa $55 $45 $35 $30 $25 $20
D0002 Bermudagrass 55 45 35 30 25 20
D0003 Fescue 55 45 35 30 25 20
D0004 Orchardgrass 55 45 35 30 25 20
D0005 Other Legumes (pure clovers, soybeans, kudzu, lespedeza)
55 45 35 30 25 20
D0006 Grass—Legume Mixture (any grass with any legume in the bale
55 45 35 30 25 20
D0007 Other warm season grasses (like millet, sudan, crabgrass, sorghum-sudan,
johnsongrass) 55 45 35 30 25 20
D0008 Small grains 55 45 35 30 25 20
D0009 Other cool season grasses (like ryegrass, bluegrass, matua prairiegrass,
small grains) 55 45 35 30 25 20
REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION
PARTICIPATION: Any hay producer in North Carolina.
ENTRIES: The entry process has three steps and requires two samples - a small core
sample from the bale for chemical analysis and a 6" thick section from the bale from
the same bale for visual analysis.
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1) Submit the small sample for chemical analysis with $10 fee to the NCDA&CS's
Forage Testing Lab. Forms are available from your county extension office or
regional agronomist. Please mark "STATE FAIR SAMPLE" at the top of the form. Send
this sample to NCDA&CS Forage Analysis Lab, 1070 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
NC 27699-1070. Deadline September 19, 2008 for the chemical analyis sample.
2) Official entry form, with social security number, must be mailed and postmarked by
September 24, 2008. Entry forms are available in the back of the State Fair
Premium Book, online at www.ncstatefair.org under the "Competitions" section, or
at your County Extension Office. Mail the entry form to: NC State Fair, 1010 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1010.
3) Hay sample for visual analysis should be a 6" thick section removed from an actual
bale, either square or round, and tied well with baler twine. Hand cut samples will
be disqualified. Hay not at or below the safe storage moisture level (less than 20%
moisture) will be disqualified. All 6" sections should have core sampler entry/exit
holes as evidence of sampling for chemical analysis.
Take hay samples to the N.C. State Fairgrounds Entry Dept. to obtain an official entry
tag. Deliver tagged samples to the Graham Building after 8:00 a.m. Wednesday,
October 15, but before 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 16. Since display space is
limited, only the first six places in each category will be displayed.
JUDGING: Premiums will be awarded based on chemical analysis and visual criteria
that are indicative of relative feed value. The final score is weighted as follows:
40% Visual, 40% TDN and 20% Crude protein, with deductions for the nitrates.
NOTE: The NC State Fair retains all entries for teaching purposes at North Carolina
State University.
FORAGE CROPS
Despite the drought conditions, the
2007 NC State Fair Forage Show
was a great success!
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FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW
STANDARD FLOWER SHOW
DEPARTMENT "E"
TOTAL PREMIUMS OFFERED—$29,415
SPONSOR:
GARDENERS OF WAKE COUNTY, INC.
Cooperating Organization: The Garden Club of North Carolina, Inc.
DIRECTOR: JOHN BUETTNER, 1502 Miriam Ave., Garner, NC 27529-4312
johnbuettner@hotmail.com
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MELVIN STARNES, 1100 Deboy St., Raleigh, NC 27606
Entry Forms must be received by: Wed., September 24, 2008 by 5:00 p.m.
Judging will be done: on Thursday, October 16 for the First Show, on
October 20 for the Second Show and on October 23 for the Third Show.
THE FLOWER HOUSE WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC ON
OCTOBER 20 AND 23 FOR THE ENTRY PROCESS AND JUDGING.
SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY FORMS EARLY! PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL
ENTRIES. The right is reserved to reject entries received after September 24, 2008.
Official printed forms must be used in making applications for entry. Entry forms are
located in the back of the State Fair premium book or online at www.ncstatefair.org,
under the competitions tab. Entry forms may be duplicated. Entry forms must be filled
out completely, accurately and legibly. Social Security numbers are REQUIRED for all
exhibitors in order for premium monies to be awarded. Completed entry forms can be
mailed to: NC State Fair, 1010 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1010, or faxed to:
919 733-5079. You may hand deliver your entry form to the Entry Office at: 1025 Blue
Ridge Road on or before Wednesday, September 24, 2008. All entry forms must be
received by Wednesday, September 24, 2008 by 5:00 p.m. Exhibitor tags will be on
hand when you bring in your entry.
For first time participants or anyone confused about the entering process, there will be
two weekend workshops with volunteers on hand to assist you. Workshops will be
held in the Flower Show Building Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 1:00-5:00 p.m.;
and on Sunday, September 21, 2008 from 1:00-5:00 p.m.
INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS
How To Become an Exhibitor
At the point your "entry" is properly tagged and submitted to the Flower and Garden
Show for display and competition, it becomes an "exhibit". You will be an "exhibitor".
Who May Enter
The Flower and Garden Show is open to the world, there are no residency restrictions
for entrants. There are no age restrictions except for Youth Exhibits (Division IV).
The Flower and Garden Show is a large show with 6 Divisions (I-VI). Each Division is
divided into Groups and each Group is further divided into Sections. Plants in pots
(containers, window boxes, hanging baskets); plants in the ground (competition
gardens); and cucurbits (green and dried gourds) are entered once and remain on
display the entire length of the fair. Cut specimens (flower arrangements, foliage,
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harbs, flowers) can be shown in:
Division I (First Show: October 16-19), Division II (Second Show; October 20-22)
or Division III (Third Show; October 23-26)
Division IV (Youth Exhibits) is open to exhibitors under the age of 18. Division V
includes the outside exhibition gardens (participants are determined earlier in the
year). Division VI is for professional growers and florists only (entry arranged
through Division VI Chairman).
Divisions I, II, and III—Complete an entry form for each division you enter.
Division IV (Youth Exhibits)—Complete an entry form. In addition, provide exhibitor
age on the entry form.
Division V (Gardens) is closed to further entrants for 2008, as the permitted time for
cultivation began April 1, 2008. Those who wish to participate in the Division V
Gardens competition for 2009 may apply by sending name, address, and day
telephone number to the NC State Fair Entry Department (see address below) by March
1, 2009.
Division VI is open to professional growers and florists only and may be entered by
prior arrangement with the Division VI chair.
Please note that there are SIX SEPARATE DIVISIONS. List all entries, cut flower or
design, you expect to have.
How to Enter an Exhibit
All exhibits must be delivered to the Flower House by entering through Gate 6 off
Youth Center Road. Entries for the Second and Third Show while the fair is in
operation must also enter through Gate 6. Free entry is provided for unloading
purposes only. You must be prepared to show a copy of your entry form to the gate
officials. No exhibits will be received before Saturday, October 11, 2:00 p.m.
Container grown plants entered in Section 104 (E1177-E1272) and Section 105
(E1275-1287) and Cucurbits in Section 106 (E1290-1303) must be submitted
between 8:00 and 4:00 p.m. October 13-15. No entries in these sections will
be accepted after October 15.
FIRST SHOW
Exhibits must be submitted to the Flower House between 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. October 13-
15. All exhibits must be submitted by 3 p.m. Sections 103-106 in Division I is designated
a 10-day horticultural show. These exhibits are accepted only on October 13-15 as
noted in general information above.
SECOND SHOW
Exhibits must be submitted to the Flower House between 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. October 20.
All exhibits must be submitted by 3 p.m. Container-grown plants allowed in youth
division only.
THIRD SHOW
Exhibits must be submitted to the Flower House between 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. October 23.
All exhibits must be submitted by 3 p.m. Container-grown plants allowed in youth
division only.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS
General Rules - the NC State Fair "Information and General Rules for Exhibitors and
Patrons" listed in the front of the premium book apply. Specific rules for the Flower and
Garden Show are listed below. In cases of conflict, these specific rules will prevail.
All entries must be the work of the exhibitor. All plant materials in Divisions
I, II, III must have been grown by the exhibitor except for those used in
designs (flower arrangements). No artificial flowers, foliage, or fruit are
allowed in any class without prior approval of the Flower Show Director.
Each exhibitor may submit one exhibit in each class and no exhibit may be entered
under more than one class. However, each exhibitor may enter as many classes as
are desired.
Dead flowers or foliage may be discarded within each show. Unsightly exhibits may be
removed at the discretion of the Flower Show Director.
All exhibits will be under the supervision and care of the Flower Show Director. Every
effort will be made to prevent theft and/or damage, but: The NC State Fair, the
Gardeners of Wake County, and the Flower Show Director assume no
responsibility for the loss of personal property of the exhibitors.
Complaints, disputes and suggestions must be submitted to the Flower Show Director
in writing. Either deliver directly to the Flower Show Building during the fair, by email or
mailing address to John Buettner.
Judging of Exhibits—All judging for the Flower Show (Divisions I-IV) will be based
on the National Garden Clubs, Inc. standard system of judging. Only one first place
(blue) ribbon, one second place (red) ribbon, and one third place (white) ribbon will be
awarded per class or subclass. For judging criteria and specific award information,
see the end of this "Rules and Regulations" section.
Premiums will be paid only from the judges' books and not from the ribbons or tags.
Premium checks for all Divisions will be mailed. All ribbons, including Participation
Ribbons in Division IV (Youth), will be mailed.
Removal of Exhibits—Flowers, herbs and foliage cut specimens are discarded at
the end of each show. Floral designs and design containers (without ribbons) from
each show (Divisions I, II, III) may be claimed at the Flower Show Building on the
following schedule: First Show - October 20; Second Show - October 23; Third Show
- October 27. All other exhibits must be claimed Monday, October 27 between 10:00
a.m.-5:00 p.m. at the Flower Show Building. Entry tag stubs for each exhibit must be
presented to claim items. Any exhibit (except Division V-Gardens) not claimed and
removed by 5:00 p.m., October 27 will become the property of the Gardeners of Wake
County.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
HORTICULTURE
For cut specimens or container-grown, except combination plantings
Cultural perfection ......................................................60
Condition and grooming ..............................................25
Distinction ....................................................................10
Correct, complete name, neatly written .......................5
Total ................................................................ 100
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COMBINATION PLANTINGS
Overall Effect ..............................................................25
Environmental Suitability ...............................................5
Cultural Perfection ......................................................35
Condition & Grooming .................................................10
Container .....................................................................10
Plant Identification .........................................................5
Distinction ....................................................................10
Total ................................................................ 100
DESIGN
For all arrangements/designs, all classes
Conformance (to requirements) .................................20
Design (elements, principles) .....................................42
Artistic concept (selection and/or organization .........12
Expression (interpretation of class by exhibitor) ......10
Distinction (marked superiority in all respects) ..........16
Total ................................................................ 100
GARDENS
Overall effect of garden design .................................40
Unity ................................................... 10
Environmentally suited ....................... 10
Placement of all components ............. 10
Appropriateness of all components .. 10
Overall quality of plant materials ................................30
Cultural perfection ............................. 15
Condition ............................................ 15
Color harmony, textural contrast ................................20
Labeling .......................................................................10
Total ................................................................ 100
HORTICULTURE RULES
(Sections 101, 103, 104, 105, 106, and 107-Division I; Section 107-Division II;
Section 109-Division III; cut flower, terrarium and dish garden classes-Division IV)
Any horticultural exhibit determined by the Flower Show Director to be a hazard to
other horticultural exhibits owing to obvious insect infestation will be disqualified and
removed.
Containers for cut specimens—Cut horticultural specimens should be exhibited in
containers provided by the Flower and Garden Show. IF an exhibitor uses his/her own
container, that container may be discarded if deemed unsuitable by the Flower Show
(e.g. dark glass bottle with writing) and another substituted. Exhibitor-provided
containers for cut specimens will not be returned.
Labels/Tags—All horticultural specimens must be clearly labeled with correct names.
Indicate plant names and variety on the last line of the entry tag. Exhibits without the
correct name will not be eligible for the Award of Merit or the Arboreal Award.
Dimensions—Cut specimens must not exceed maximum dimensions prescribed by
group or class. The length of a cut specimen is measured from growing tip to cut end.
For cut flowers (annual or perennial), cut foliage, culinary herbs, trees, and shrubs,
the maximum length is 30". For ornamental grasses (Group 6), dimensions are stated
by class. There is no maximum length for cut roses or for cut flowers in Youth Exhibits.
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Dish Gardens exhibited in Division I may not exceed 24" maximum height, 36"
maximum width, 20" depth and weigh no more than 25 lbs.
Container-grown plants entered in Division I-Section 104, may not exceed 48" in
height or 36" in width. Though Hanging Baskets have a weight limit of 25 lbs., there
are no height/length or width restrictions on the plants. Containers for hanging baskets
cannot exceed 12". All potted plant containers cannot exceed 12". Window boxes
(Division I-Section 104, Group 6) is a selection of plants grown in a constructed box
not to exceed 36" in width, 8" in depth, and 10" in height, not to exceed 35 lbs.
The maximum weight for any container-grown plant (Division I-Sections 103,
104, and 105, except window boxes) is 25 lbs., including plant and container.
Only exhibits in Division I-Section 106 may exceed 25 lbs.
Other specifications—Hanging and mounted plants are permitted in Division I-Section
104, Groups 1 and 4, but NOT in any other group except for the Group 6 class,
"Pothos or Syngonium". Only 1 plant per container grown exhibit.
Container-grown plants must have been in exhibitor's possession at least 90 days,
except for multiple and combination plantings, which must have been in exhibitor's
possession and growing together at least six weeks.
DESIGN RULES
(Division I-Section 102; Division II-Section 108; Division III-Section 110,
Division IV-design/arrangment classes)
In design classes a minimum of dyed, painted, varnished and otherwise treated
material is permitted except in classes where all fresh plant materials are required. No
fresh plant material is to be treated in any way (e.g. with vegetable oil or leaf shine).
Neither cut fruit, (e.g. sliced or peeled) nor cut vegetables, nor prepared foods are
permitted.
No backgrounds or soft underlay are allowed. A sturdy base is recommended.
Designs are limited to 2 units or less.
Wreaths are permitted only where specified, and must be ready to hang.
Exhibits may not exceed maximum dimensions listed for specific groups and classes.
Designs must be completed and properly tagged before submission to classification as
an exhibit. Exhibitors may place their designs, under the supervision of a Flower Show
official, but the design may be moved.
RULES FOR YOUTH EXHIBITS
All horticulture and design rules (see above) apply. Exhibit must be the work of the
exhibitor. All plant material must have been grown by the exhibitor except that used in
design (arrangement) or craft item.
The age of the exhibitor must be provided on the entry form.
For craft items, exhibitor may attach a short description or title on a 3"x5" card. Please
note that terrariums and potted plants are accepted as entries to the First Show only.
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RULES FOR GARDENS
Gardens may be worked anytime after the third weekend in April and must be
completed by the Wednesday evening before the opening of the State Fair. NEW>The
standard plot plan board must be installed before 1:00 pm on Thursday before the
judging of the First Show.
Gardens are to be started no later than the last day of September, unless an extension
has been granted in writing by the Division V Gardens Chairman or the Flower and
Garden Show Director.
The gardens are to be educational as well as artistic and should be functional for the
purpose designed. The physical features should serve the purpose intended; e.g.
walks should have a destination or illusion of a destination.
Correct common names of plants must be provided. Botanical names should also be
included. No artificial plant material is allowed.
All exhibitors must install at least two spotlights in each garden for night lighting.
Lighting should be adequate to appropriately illuminate the garden and the plot plan
board, and gardens should be fully accessible for night judging and for night viewing
by the public.
A 24" x 24" standard plot plan board will be provided and must be utilized. Information
to be put on this board must include the following: garden theme, garden concept
statement, name of exhibitor, plot plan, list of plants, and exhibitor's entry tag. The
exhibitor's name must be masked from the judges' view prior to judging. Failure to do so
may result in disqualification. Masking will be removed after judging is complete.
A Garden Concept Statement of 100 words or more should be included on the plot plan
board. The Garden Concept Statement is intended to allow the garden designer to
relate to the judges and the public a context for understanding what he or she is trying
to accomplish, and what other purposes the garden could serve (especially as the
public take away ideas to incorporate into their own gardens).
An appropriate sign may be used to acknowledge suppliers and donors only. The sign
is to be placed in the garden after judging and in a manner not distracting to the garden.
NO signs will be allowed on the fence(s). Any sign or material deemed distracting and/
or inappropriate by the Gardens Chairman and/or Flower and Garden Show Director
will be removed. An approved sign may also be placed in the garden after judging
indicating that "Some plants will be for sale after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday following
the State Fair".
Pre-show clean up is required of all garden walkways and adjacent areas.
All exhibitors must submit an entry form to the NC State Fair Entry Department by
September 24, 2008.
Exhibitors must clean, water and replace dead materials in the gardens daily. Pumps,
fountains, and lights are to be maintained in good working order.
No exhibitor may enter the grounds for garden clean-out before 10:00 a.m.
on the Monday immediately following the close of the State Fair. Removal of
garden exhibit materials must be completed by 5:00 p.m. on the Sunday
following the close of the state fair unless otherwise permitted exclusively
by the Flower & Garden Show Director.
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Premium checks will not be awarded until the garden plot is cleaned out during the
clean-out period. All bark and soil amendment materials are to be removed from contact
with the fence(s) and the remaining ground leveled. All premium checks will be mailed.
Failure to comply with the above rules and those listed in the General Rules for
Exhibitors in the State Fair Premium Book could result in forfeiture of the premium check
and exclusion from participation in future competitions.
SPECIAL AWARDS
The following Special Awards will be given in the classes listed below:
1. AWARD OF MERIT may be given to the best First Premium (blue ribbon) exhibit in
groups listed below, if the exhibit is correctly named:
a. Cut Annual Flowers(each show-3) ................................................... $25
b. Cut Perennial Flowers(each show-3) ................................................ $25
c. Cut Foliage and Herbs (each show-3) ............................................... $25
d. Ornamental Grass (each show-3) ..................................................... $25
e. Cut Roses (each show-3) .................................................................. $25
f . Container-grown plants (Groups 2-6, First Show-1) ........................ $25
g. Cacti or succulent (First Show-1) ...................................................... $25
h. Hanging basket (First Show-1) .......................................................... $25
i. Cucurbit (First Show-1) ...................................................................... $25
2. ARBOREAL AWARD may be given to the best First Premium (blue ribbon)
exhibit in Trees and Shrubs - Division I-Section 101, Group 5; Division II-Section 107,
Group 5; Division III-Section 109, Group 5 (each show-1) .............................. $25
3. TRICOLOR AWARD may be given to the best Blue Ribbon exhibit in
Designs Using Fresh Material - Division I-Section 102, Group 1; Division II-Section 108,
Group 1; Division III-Section 110, Group 1 (each show-1) .............................. $25
4. DESIGNER'S CHOICE may be given to the best Blue Ribbon exhibit in
Creative Designs, using fresh, dried, and/or treated plant material - Division I-Section
102, Group 2; Division II-Section 108, Group 2; Division III-Section 110, Group 2
(each show-1) .................................................................................................. $25
5. AWARD OF DISTINCTION may be given to the best Blue Ribbon exhibit in
Division I-Section 102, Group 3; Division II-Section 108, Group 3; Division III-Section 110,
Group 3 (each show-1) ................................................................................... $25
6. PETITE AWARD may be given to the best Blue Ribbon exhibit in Division I-Section
102, Groups 4 & 5; Division II-Section 108, Groups 4 & 5; Division III-Section 110,
Groups 4 & 5 (each show-2) ........................................................................... $25
7. JUNlOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (Ages through7 ) may be given to the best Blue
Ribbon exhibit in the Youth Exhibits, Division IV (each show-1) .................... $25
8. JUNlOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (Ages 8—12) may be given to the best Blue Ribbon
exhibit in the Youth Exhibits, Division IV (each show-1) ................................. $25
9. JUNlOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (Ages 13—17) may be given to the best Blue Ribbon
exhibit in the Youth Exhibits, Division IV (each show-1) ................................. $25
10. WAKE COUNTY FLORIST ASSOCIATION AWARD is given to the best Blue Ribbon
display in the Professional Florist Division (each show-1) ............................. $50
11. THE ARTHUR K. PITZER AWARD is given to the best Blue Ribbon exhibit in
Division V, Gardens (1) ................................................................................... $100
12. THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE AWARD is given to the best exhibit in the
Flower and Garden Show. This exhibit is not required to win any other award. The
recipient shall be determined by the Show Director and the Commissioner of
Agriculture ....................................................................................................... $200
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AMATEUR FLOWER DIVISIONS
DIVISION I—FIRST SHOW
Bring exhibits for Divison I - First Show
Sections 101 and Section 102 (Cut Specimens & Arrangements)
Monday, October 13 - Thursday, October 16, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Sections 103, 104, 105, 106
Monday, October 13 - Wednesday, October 15, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
(Note: this is 1 day earlier than cut specimens & flower arrangments)
SECTION 101—CUT SPECIMENS
The maximum length of all cut specimens shall be measured
from the tip of the specimen to the cut end.
GROUP 1—CUT ANNUAL FLOWERS
maximum length of entry 30"
CLASS 1st 2nd 3rd
E1001—Ageratum, ANNUAL .......................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1002—Celosia, crested red or rose, 1 stem ................................ 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1003—Celosia, crested yellow or gold, 1 stem ........................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1004—Celosia, crested, collection of 3 stems, any colors ......... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1005—Celosia, plumed or feathered, red or rose, 1 stem .......... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1006—Celosia, plumed or feathered, yellow or gold, 1 stem ..... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1007���Celosia, plumed or feathered, orange or apricot, 1 stem 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1008—Celosia, plumed or feathered, 3 stems, any colors ......... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1009—Cosmos, 3 stems, one color ............................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1010—Marigold, large flowered, orange, 1 bloom ....................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1011—Marigold, large flowered, yellow or white, 1 bloom ......... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1012—Marigold, large flowered, collections of 3 blooms, any colors
........................................................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1013—Marigold, dwarf yellow, 1 spray ....................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1014—Marigold, dwarf orange, 1 spray ...................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1015—Marigold, dwarf red blend, 1 spray .................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1016—Marigold, dwarf flowered, 3 sprays, any color ............... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1017—Salvia splendens (annual bedding type), 1 stem ............. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1018—Strawflower, helichrysum bractealum, 1 stem ................ 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1019—Zinnia, flower less than 3" across, 3 blooms, any colors 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1020—Zinnia, flower greater than 3" across, 3 blooms, any colors
........................................................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1021—Any annual flower not listed, 1 stem ............................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
GROUP 2—CUT PERENNIAL FLOWERS
maximum length of specimen 30"
E1024—Ageratum, PERENNIAL, 1 stem ......................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1025—Aster, 1 stem ..................................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1026—Chrysanthemum, single or semi-double flower, 1 spray . 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1027—Chrysanthemum, pompom, 1 spray .................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1028—Chrysanthemum, quill, spoon, or spider, 1 spray ............. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1029—Chrysanthemum, decorative, 1 spray .............................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1030—Chrysanthemum, any type or color, 3 sprays .................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1031—Chrysanthemum, not listed, 1 bloom or spray .................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1032—Dahlia, large decorative over 8", 1 bloom ......................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1033—Dahlia, decorative, 4-8" diameter, 1 bloom ........................ 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1034—Dahlia, decorative under 4", 1 bloom ................................ 5.00 3.00 2.00
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E1035—Dahlia, cactus, 1 bloom .................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1036—Dahlia, peony flowered, 1 bloom ...................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1037—Dahlia, single or anemone, 1 bloom .................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1038—Dahlia, pompom, ball or miniature, 1 bloom ....................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1039—Dahlia, large decorative, over 8" diameter, 3 blooms,
one variety ........................................................................ 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1040—Dahlia, large decorative, over 8" diameter, 6 blooms,
any variety ........................................................................ 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1041—Dahlia, pompom, ball or miniature, 3 blooms, under 3”,
one variety ........................................................................ 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1042—Dahlia, pompom or ball, 3 blooms, over 3”, one variety ... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1043—Dahlia, collection of 6 blooms, under 8" diameter,
any colors ......................................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1044—Daisy, Gerbera, 1 bloom .................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1045—Salvia, flowering, not splendens, 1 stem ......................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1046—Sedum ................................................................................ 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1047—Sunflower, helianthus angustifolius, 1 stalk ..................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1048—Any tropical flower not listed, 1 bloom or stalk ................ 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1049—Any flower grown from bulb, corm, tuber, rhizone (geophyte)
EXCEPT dahlia ................................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1050—Any Lantana, perennial ..................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1051—Any other flowering perennial not listed .......................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
GROUP 3—CUT FOLIAGE
maximum length of specimen 30"
E1054—Artemisia, 1 stem ............................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1055—Aspidistra, 3 leaves .......................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1056—Coleus, 1 stem ................................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1057—Fern, 1 stem ....................................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1058—Hosta, 3 leaves one variety .............................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1059—Ivy, 1 stem, green .............................................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1060—Ivy, 1 stem, variegated ...................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1061—Ivy, 1 stem, miniature ......................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1062—Ivy, 5 different .................................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1063—Any other herbaceous plant not listed, 1 stem ................ 5.00 3.00 2.00
GROUP 4—CULINARY HERBS
maximum length of specimen 30", no biennials
E1066—Basil, 1 stem ...................................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1067—Dill, 1 stem .......................................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1068—Fennel, 1 stem ................................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1069—Lavender, 1 stem ............................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1070—Lemon balm, 1 stem ........................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1071—Mint, 3 stems, any 1 variety .............................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1072—Rosemary, 1 stem .............................................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1073—Sage, non-flowering culinary, 1 stem ............................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1074—Any other culinary annual herb not listed, 1 stem ............ 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1075—Any other culinary perennial herb not listed, 1 stem ........ 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1076—Herb, other than culinary, 1 stem ...................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
GROUP 5—TREES OR SHRUBS
maximum length of specimen 30", 18" wide, eligible for Arboreal Award
E1079—Buddleia, in bloom .............................................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1080—Camellia sasanqua, in bloom ............................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
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E1081—Any other flowering shrub or tree not listed, in bloom .... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1082—Aucuba .............................................................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1083—Berried callicarpa (Beauty Berry) ..................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1084—Berried pyracantha ........................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1085—Any other berried shrub (except nandina) or tree not listed
......................................................................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1086—Broadleaf evergreen shrub, nonflowering, 1 branch ...... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1087—Chaemaecyparis, any variety or species, 1 branch ........ 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1088—Evergreen conifer, not listed, 1 branch ............................ 5.00 3.00 2.00
GROUP 6—ORNAMENTAL GRASSES
E1091—Ornamental Grass, any variety except pampas grass, 3 plumes,
max. length 48" ................................................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1092—Ornamental Grass, midsize, any variety,
3 plumes, max. length 36" ................................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1093—Ornamental Grass, small, any variety,
3 plumes, max. length 24" ................................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E1094—Grass-Like Plants (e.g. Papyrus, Horsetail Rush), 3 stems,
max. length 36" ................................................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
All rose exhibits should be labeled with cultural name
GROUP 7—CUT MINIATURE ROSES
This group shall consist of a miniature rose spray or single bloom as specified below
E1097—Red or red blend, 1 bloom ................................................. 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1098—Pink or pink blend, 1 bloom ................................................ 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1099—Yellow or yellow blend, 1 bloom ....................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1100—Orange, orange blend, orange pink or russet, 1 bloom .... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1101—White or near white, 1 bloom ............................................ 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1102—Mauve or near purple, 1 bloom .......................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1103—White or near white, 1 spray ............................................ 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1104—Yellow or yellow blend, 1 spray ....................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1105—Pink or pink blend, 1 spray ................................................ 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1106—Red or red blend, 1 spray ................................................. 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1107—Orange, orange blend, orange pink or russet, 1 spray .... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1108—Mauve or near purple, 1 spray .......................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
GROUP 8—CUT HYBRID TEA OR GRANDIFLORA ROSES
This group shall consist of one bloom of a Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora Rose
E1111—White or near white ............................................................ 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1112—Yellow ................................................................................ 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1113—Yellow blend ....................................................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1114—Apricot blend ...................................................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1115—Orange, orange blend, or orange pink .............................. 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1116—Orange red ......................................................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1117—Light pink ............................................................................ 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1118—Medium pink ........................................................................ 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1119—Deep pink ............................................................................ 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1120—Pink blend ........................................................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1121—Medium red ......................................................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1122—Dark red ............................................................................. 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1123—Red blend ........................................................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1124—Mauve or near purple ........................................................ 9.00 6.00 3.00
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GROUP 9—CUT FLORIBUNDA ROSES
This group shall consist of a floribunda spray or single bloom as specified below.
A spray consists of at least 2 open roses with buds.
E1127—White or near white, 1 bloom ............................................ 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1128—Yellow, 1 bloom .................................................................. 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1129—Apricot blend, 1 bloom ....................................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1130—Orange, orange blend, orange red, orange pink or russet, 1 bloom
........................................................................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1131—Red or red blend, 1 bloom ................................................. 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1132—Pink or pink blend, 1 bloom ................................................ 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1133—Mauve or near purple, 1 bloom .......................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1134—White or near white, 1 spray ............................................ 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1135—Yellow, 1 spray .................................................................. 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1136—Apricot blend, 1 spray ....................................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1137—Orange, orange blend, orange red, orange pink or russet, 1 spray
........................................................................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1138—Red or red blend, 1 spray ................................................. 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1139—Pink or pink blend, 1 spray ................................................ 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1140—Mauve or near purple, 1 spray .......................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
GROUP 10—CUT MISCELLANEOUS ROSES
E1143—Any old garden variety ...................................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1144—Any shrub rose ................................................................. 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1145—Polyantha ........................................................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1146—"Cycle of Bloom", (hybrid tea) 3 stems, same variety with:
1 bud 1/4 open, showing color
1 exhibition stage 1/2 to 3/4 open
1 fully open bloom showing stamens ............................. 9.00 6.00 3.00
E1147—Any climber except miniatures .......................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
SECTION 102—DESIGNS (ARRANGEMENTS)
For information governing these entries, see "Information for Exhibitors", page 30
No wreaths except where specified
GROUP 1—DESIGNS (ARRANGEMENTS) USING
ALL FRESH MATERIALS
Eligible for Tricolor Award
Maximum 30" tall X 20" wide X 18" deep—Classes E1150, E1151 and E1152
Class E1153 is a coffee table design to be viewed from above, maximum
15" tall X 20" wide x 15" deep
E1150—Time for Fun—creative line mass design ........................ 15.00 10.00 5.00
E1151—How Many Times—parallel design (one container) ........ 15.00 10.00 5.00
E1152—Time Colors History—traditional line mass design .......... 15.00 10.00 5.00
E1153—Hot Times—featuring the flowers of summer ................ 15.00 10.00 5.00
GROUP 2—DESIGNS (ARRANGEMENTS) USING
FRESH AND/OR DRIED MATERIALS
Eligible for Designer's Choice Award
Maximum 40" tall X 28" wide X 18" deep—Class E1154 and E1155
Class E1156 is a coffee table design to be viewed from above,
maximum 15" tall, 20" wide and 15" deep
Class E1157 is a collage maximum 30" tall, 25" side and 1/2" deep
to be displayed on a wall easel provided by the NCSF
E1154—Keep Up with the Times—a reflective design ................ 15.00 10.00 5.00
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E1155—Time to Twist—features color and contortion ................ 15.00 10.00 5.00
E1156—Time for Laughter—a contrast in textures ...................... 15.00 10.00 5.00
E1157—The Times—collage of newspaper and plants ............... 15.00 10.00 5.00
GROUP 3—DESIGNS (ARRANGEMENTS) USING
DRIED PLANT MATERIAL
Eligible for Award of Distinction
Class E1158 is a wreath to be hung on wall, maximum 30" outside diameter, 10" deep
Classes E1159, E1160 and E1161, maximum 30" tall X 20" wide X 18" deep
E1158—Well Timed Gifts—a Christmas wreath ........................... 15.00 10.00 5.00
E1159—Father Time—celebrating the New Year ......................... 15.00 10.00 5.00
E1160—The Best of Times—capture the spirit of years past ..... 15.00 10.00 5.00
E1161—Time Flies—design implies motion ................................... 15.00 10.00 5.00
GROUP 4—SMALL DESIGNS (ARRANGEMENTS)
Eligible for Petite Award
Maximum 8" in any dimension—All classes, Group 4
Small scale of materials used is important-to be staged on white shelf at eye level
E1162—Time to Learn—for the teacher's desk ........................... 15.00 10.00 5.00
E1163—Time for Reflection—a reflective design ......................... 15.00 10.00 5.00
E1164—Time on My Hands—with dried plant material ................. 15.00 10.00 5.00
E1165—Time Stands Still—a line design ....................................... 15.00 10.00 5.00
GROUP 5—MINIATURE DESIGNS (ARRANGEMENTS)
Eligible for Petite Award
Maximum of 5" in all dimensions—All classes, Group 5
Plant material must be naturally small in size—scale is very important
To be staged on white wooden risers, on glass shelf, behind glass, at eye level
E1166—Sands of Time—exhibitor's interpretation ....................... 15.00 10.00 5.00
E1167—Happy Times—bright colors ............................................ 15.00 10.00 5.00
E1168—Time and Tide—design in a seashell ............................... 15.00 10.00 5.00
E1169—Out of Time—exhibitor's interpretation ............................ 15.00 10.00 5.00
SECTION 103—DISH GARDENS AND TERRARIUMS
Garden must have been grown by the exhibitor and established
in the container for at least 6 weeks. Exhibits in this section have a
maximum size of 24" tall x 20" wide x 36" long and weigh no more than 25 lbs.
E1170—Garden growing in rock, decorative wood, or shell ....... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1171—Dish garden using cactus or other succulents .............. 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1172—Dish garden, not listed ..................................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1173—Terrarium, miniature container not over 6" X 6" .............. 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1174—Terrarium, not listed above .............................................. 12.00 8.00 3.00
SECTION 104—CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS
Containers shall be no more than 10" in diameter unless otherwise specified
GROUP 1—SUCCULENTS AND CACTI
E1177—Aeonium ........................................................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1178—Agave .............................................................................. 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1179—Aloe barbadensis (vera) Medicine Plant ......................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1180—Aloe, any other variety .................................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1181—Astrophytum .................................................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1182—Cereus, or any genus ending in —cereus ...................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1183—Crassula, jade plant only ................................................. 12.00 8.00 3.00
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E1184—Crassula, other than jade plant ....................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1185—Echinocactus ................................................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1186—Echinopsis ........................................................................ 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1187—Epiphyllum Orchid Cactus ................................................ 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1188—Euphorbia, Crown of Thorns only ................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1189—Euphorbia, except Crown of Thorns .............................. 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1190—Gasteria ........................................................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1191—Gymnocalcycium ............................................................. 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1192—Haworthia ........................................................................ 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1193—Kalanchoe ........................................................................ 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1194—Lobivia .............................................................................. 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1195—Mammillaria elongata and cvs. (lady finger cacti) ........... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1196—Mammillaria, any other species ....................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1197—Mesembryanthemum, or related plants (living stones) ... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1198—Notocactus ....................................................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1199—Opuntia ............................................................................. 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1200—Rebutia or genus ending in -butia ................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1201—Sanseveria (Snake Plant) ............................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1202—Schlumbergia or Zygocactus
(Thanksgiving or Christmas Cactus) ................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1203—Stapelia (Carrion flower) ................................................. 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1204—Succulent with swollen base or caudex ........................ 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1205—Succulent or Cacti, best crested variety ........................ 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1206��Succulent not listed (no true cacti) ................................. 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1207—Cacti, not listed ................................................................ 12.00 8.00 3.00
GROUP 2—GESNERIADS
No hanging or mounted plants allowed in this group
Crown shall be defined as a short stem terminating in a whorl of leaves
E1210—Saintpaulia (African Violet) single blooms, single crown 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1211—Saintpaulia (African Violet) double blooms, single crown12.00 8.00 3.00
E1212—Saintpaulia (African Violet) Miniature, single crown,
6" diameter or less .......................................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1213—Saintpaulia (African Violet) Semi-miniature, single
crown, between 6" and 10" in diameter ........................ 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1214—Saintpaulia (African Violet) Micro-miniatures, single
crown, less than 5" in diameter ...................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1215—Saintpaulia (African Violet) Trailers, multiple crowns .... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1216—Saintpaulia (African Violet) variegated foliage,
single crown ................................................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1217—Saintpaulia (African Violet) Geneva Edged Blossoms
(white edge), single crown ............................................ 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1218—Saintpaulia (African Violet) Fantasy Blossoms
(more than 1 color splashed throughout), single crown 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1219—Sinningia (Gloxinia), in bloom .......................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1220—Any other named variety of Gesneriad .......................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
GROUP 3—BEGONIAS
No hanging or mounted plants allowed in this group
Container shall be no more than 10" in diameter
E1223—Begonia semperflorens in bloom (wax begonia) ........... 12.00 8.00 3.00
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E1224—Begonia, angel wing variety ........................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1225—Begonia, rex .................................................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1226—Begonia, rhizomatous except Rex .................................. 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1227—Begonia, not listed ........................................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
GROUP 4—BROMELIADS
Hanging and mounted specimens are permitted in this group
E1230—Aechmea, any named variety ......................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1231—Ananas (Pineapple plant) ................................................ 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1232—Cryptanthus, any named variety ..................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1233—Guzmania, any named variety ........................................ 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1234—Neoregelia, any named variety ....................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1235—Nidularium, any named variety ........................................ 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1236—Tillandsia, any named variety .......................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1237—Vriesea, any named variety ............................................ 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1238—Bromeliad, any named variety not listed ......................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1239—Bromeliad, collection in container, any varieties ............. 12.00 8.00 3.00
GROUP 5—TRUE FERNS
No hanging plants allowed in this group
E1243—Footed Ferns (Bear's foot, Rabbit’s foot, Squirrel’s foot, etc.)
see Section 5 for hanging plants .................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1244—Bird’s Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus) ................................ 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1245—Maidenhair Fern (Adiatum sp.) ........................................ 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1246—Boston Fern Cultivars (Nephrolepsis sp.)
see Section 5 for hanging plants .................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1247—Fern, any named variety not listed ................................. 12.00 8.00 3.00
GROUP 6—MISCELLANEOUS CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS
No hanging plants will be permitted in this group, unless specified
1 plant per pot except for Class E1272
E1250—Aglaonema or Dieffenbachia, 1 plant per pot ................. 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1251—Aroids, including Anthuriums, Alocasias, etc.
not listed separately, 1 plant per pot .............................. 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1252—Asparagus Fern (not hanging), 1 plant per pot .............. 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1253—Calathea, Maranta, Ctenanthe (prayer plants),
1 plant per pot ................................................................. 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1254—Carnivorous plant (not collected), 1 plant per pot .......... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1255—Coleus (Solenostemon), 1 plant per pot ......................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1256—Dracaena (Ti, Cordyline, etc.), 1 plant per pot ............... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1257—Ficus, 1 plant per pot ....................................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1258—Impatiens in bloom, 1 plant per pot .................................. 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1259—Jerusalem Cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum),
1 plant per pot ................................................................. 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1260—Ornamental Pepper, 1 plant per pot ................................ 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1261—Palm, true, 1 plant per pot ............................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1262—Peperomia, 1 plant per pot .............................................. 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1263—Philodendron or Monstera (not including Pothos or
Devil’s Ivy), 1 plant per pot ............................................. 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1264—Pilea (aluminum plant, friendship plant, artillery fern, etc.),
1 plant per pot ................................................................. 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1265—Ponytail Palm (Nolina recurvata), 1 plant per pot ............ 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1266—Epiprenmum (Devils Ivy or Pothos) or Syngonium (Arrowhead)
hanging plants permitted, 1 plant per pot ....................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
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E1267—Schefflera, 1 plant per pot .............................................. 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1268—Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily), 1 plant per pot ..................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1269—Flowering plant, not listed, must be in flower,
1 plant per pot ................................................................. 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1270—Foliage plant, not listed, not in flower, 1 plant per pot .... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1271—Most unusual plant not listed separately, 1 plant per pot 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1272—Window box, constructed box not to exceed
36" length, 10" height, 8" width and 35 pounds ............ 12.00 8.00 3.00
SECTION 105—HANGING BASKETS
E1275—Asparagus Fern (Asparagus sp.) .................................. 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1276—Bolivian Jew (Callisia sp.) ............................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1277—Footed Ferns (Bear's Foot, Rabbit’s Foot, etc.) ............. 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1278—Gesneriad (Columneas, Lipstick plant, Achimines,
Episcia, etc.) .................................................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1279—Spider or Airplane plant (Chlorophytum) ......................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1280—Staghorn Fern (Platycerium) ........................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1281—Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus) ............................................ 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1282—Tahitian Bridal Veil (Gibasis geniculata) .......................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1283—True Fern (excluding Staghorn and Footed) .................. 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1284—Wandering Jew (Zebrina pendula) ................................. 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1285—Flowering plant not listed ................................................ 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1286—Foliage plant not listed ..................................................... 12.00 8.00 3.00
E1287—Mixed basket w/more than one type of plant ................. 12.00 8.00 3.00
SECTION 106—CUCURBITS
E1290—Gourd, largest hard variety measured at largest lateral diameter
(circumference), one specimen from new crop ..................6.00 4.00 2.00
E1291—Gourd, largest hard variety as measured stem to blossom
end, not a dipper type, one specimen from new crop ........6.00 4.00 2.00
E1292—Gourd, collection of six hard varieties from new crop ........6.00 4.00 2.00
E1293—Gourd, long handle variety, one specimen from new crop ..6.00 4.00 2.00
E1294—Gourd, small or ornamental, three alike from new crop,
displayed on paper plate ......................................................6.00 4.00 2.00
E1295—Gourd, small or ornamental, collection of six from new crop,
any color, displayed on paper plate ..................................... 6.00 4.00 2.00
E1296—Gourd, turban variety, one specimen from new crop .......... 6.00 4.00 2.00
E1297—Gourd, arranged in a basket (max. 15" X 20”) from
new crop ............................................................................ 6.00 4.00 2.00
E1298—Gourd, best grown in previous years .................................. 6.00 4.00 2.00
E1299—Cucurbit, most unusual naturally occurring ..........................6.00 4.00 2.00
E1300—Cucurbit, most unusual due to human manipulation
(ex. tying in knots, use of forms, etc.) .................................6.00 4.00 2.00
E1301—Squash, a winter variety, best condition��should be
unusual or decorative ...........................................................6.00 4.00 2.00
E1302—Loufa, cured and cleaned, current year ..............................6.00 4.00 2.00
E1303—Largest cucurbit other than gourd ........................................ 6.00 4.00 2.00
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DIVISION II—SECOND SHOW
Bring exhibits for Divison II - Second Show
Monday, October 20 - 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
SECTION 107—CUT SPECIMENS
The maximum length of all cut specimens shall be measured
from the tip of the specimen to the cut end.
GROUP 1—CUT ANNUAL FLOWERS
maximum length of specimen 30"
CLASS 1st 2nd 3rd
E2001—Ageratum, ANNUAL, 1 stem .............................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2002—Celosia, crested red or rose, 1 stem ................................ 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2003—Celosia, crested yellow or gold, 1 stem ........................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2004—Celosia, crested, collection of 3 stems, any colors ......... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2005—Celosia, plumed or feathered, red or rose, 1 stem ........... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2006—Celosia, plumed or feathered, yellow or gold, 1 stem ...... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2007—Celosia, plumed or feathered, orange or apricot, 1 stem . 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2008—Celosia, plumed or feathered, 3 stems, any colors .......... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2009—Cosmos, 3 stems, one color ............................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2010—Marigold, large flowered, orange, 1 bloom ....................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2011—Marigold, large flowered, yellow or white, 1 bloom ......... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2012—Marigold, large flowered, collections of 3 blooms,
any colors ......................................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2013—Marigold, dwarf yellow, 1 spray ....................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2014—Marigold, dwarf orange, 1 spray ...................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2015—Marigold, dwarf red blend, 1 spray .................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2016—Marigold, dwarf flowered, 3 sprays, any color ............... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2017—Salvia splendens (annual bedding type), 1 stem ............. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2018—Strawflower, helichrysum bractealum, 1 stem ................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2019—Zinnia, flower less than 3" across, 3 blooms, any colors 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2020—Zinnia, flower greater than 3" across, 3 blooms,
any colors ......................................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2021—Any annual flower not listed, 1 stem ................................ 5.00 3.00 2.00
GROUP 2—CUT PERENNIAL FLOWERS
maximum length of specimen 30"
E2024—Ageratum, PERENNIAL, 1 stem ......................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2025—Aster, 1 stem ..................................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2026—Chrysanthemum, single or semi-double flower, 1 spray . 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2027—Chrysanthemum, pompom, 1 spray .................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2028—Chrysanthemum, quill, spoon, or spider, 1 spray ............. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2029—Chrysanthemum, decorative, 1 spray .............................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2030—Chrysanthemum, any type or color, 3 sprays .................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2031—Chrysanthemum, not listed, 1 bloom or spray .................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2032—Dahlia, large decorative over 8", 1 bloom ......................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2033—Dahlia, decorative, 4-8" diameter, 1 bloom ........................ 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2034—Dahlia, decorative under 4", 1 bloom ................................ 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2035—Dahlia, cactus, 1 bloom .................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2036—Dahlia, peony flowered, 1 bloom ...................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2037—Dahlia, single or anemone, 1 bloom .................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2038—Dahlia, pompom, ball or miniature, 1 bloom ....................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2039—Dahlia, large decorative, over 8" diameter, 3 blooms,
one variety ........................................................................ 5.00 3.00 2.00
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E2040—Dahlia, large decorative, over 8" diameter, 6 blooms,
any variety ........................................................................ 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2041—Dahlia, pompom, ball or miniature, 3 blooms, under 3”,
one variety ........................................................................ 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2042—Dahlia, pompom or ball, 3 blooms, over 3”, one variety ... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2043—Dahlia, collection of 6 blooms, under 8" diameter,
any colors ......................................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2044—Daisy, Gerbera, 1 bloom .................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2045—Salvia, flowering, not splendens, 1 stem ......................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2046—Sedum ................................................................................ 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2047—Sunflower, helianthus angustifolius, 1 stalk ..................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2048—Any tropical flower not listed, 1 bloom or stalk ................ 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2049—Any flower grown from bulb, corm, tuber, rhizome (geophyte)
EXCEPT dahlia ................................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2050—Lantana, perennial ............................................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2051—Any other flowering perennial not listed .......................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
GROUP 3—CUT FOLIAGE
maximum length of specimen 30" including container
E2054—Artemisia, 1 stem ............................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2055—Aspidistra, 3 leaves .......................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2056—Coleus, 1 stem ................................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2057—Fern, 1 stem ....................................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2058—Hosta, 3 leaves one variety .............................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2059—Ivy, 1 stem, green .............................................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2060—Ivy, 1 stem, variegated ...................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2061—Ivy, 1 stem, miniature ......................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2062—Ivy, 5 different .................................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2063—Any other herbaceous plant not listed, 1 stem ................ 5.00 3.00 2.00
GROUP 4—CULINARY HERBS
maximum length of specimen 30"
E2066—Basil, 1 stem ...................................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2067—Dill, 1 stem .......................................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2068—Fennel, 1 stem ................................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2069—Lavender, 1 stem ............................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2070—Lemon balm, 1 stem ........................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2071—Mint, 3 stems, any 1 variety .............................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2072—Rosemary, 1 stem .............................................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2073—Sage, non-flowering culinary, 1 stem ............................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2074—Any other culinary annual herb not listed, 1 stem ............ 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2075—Any other culinary perennial herb not listed, 1 stem ........ 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2076—Herb, other than culinary .................................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
GROUP 5—TREES OR SHRUBS
maximum length of specimen 30", 18" wide, eligible for Arboreal Award
E2079—Buddleia, in bloom .............................................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2080—Camellia sasanqua, in bloom ............................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2081—Any other flowering shrub not listed ................................ 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2082—Aucuba .............................................................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2083—Berried callicarpa (Beauty Berry) ..................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2084—Berried pyracantha ........................................................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2085—Any other berried shrub (except nandina) not listed ....... 5.00 3.00 2.00
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E2086—Broadleaf evergreen shrub, nonflowering ....................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2087—Chaemaecyparis, any variety or species ......................... 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2088—Evergreen conifer, not listed ............................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
GROUP 6—ORNAMENTAL GRASSES
E2091—Ornamental Grass, any variety except pampas grass,
3 plumes, max. length of specimen 48" ............................ 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2092—Ornamental Grass, midsize, any variety,
3 plumes, max. length 36" ................................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2093—Ornamental Grass, small, any variety,
3 plumes, max. length 24" ................................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
E2094—Grass-Like Plants (e.g. Papyrus, Horsetail Rush), 3 stems,
max. length 36" ................................................................. 5.00 3.00 2.00
GROUP 7—CUT MINIATURE ROSES
This group shall consist of a miniature rose spray or single
bloom, as specified below
E2097—Red or red blend, 1 bloom ................................................. 9.00 6.00 3.00
E2098—Pink or pink blend, 1 bloom ................................................ 9.00 6.00 3.00
E2099—Yellow or yellow blend, 1 bloom ....................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E2100—Orange, orange blend, orange pink or russet, 1 bloom ... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E2101—White or near white, 1 bloom ............................................ 9.00 6.00 3.00
E2102—Mauve or near purple, 1 bloom ......................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E2103—White or near white, 1 spray ............................................ 9.00 6.00 3.00
E2104—Yellow or yellow blend, 1 spray ....................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E2105—Pink or pink blend, 1 spray ................................................ 9.00 6.00 3.00
E2106—Red or red blend, 1 spray ................................................. 9.00 6.00 3.00
E2107—Orange, orange blend, orange pink or russet, 1 spray ... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E2108—Mauve or near purple, 1 spray ......................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
GROUP 8—CUT HYBRID TEA OR GRANDIFLORA ROSES
This group shall consist of one bloom of a Hybrid Tea or Grandiflora Rose
E2111—White or near white ........................................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E2112—Yellow ................................................................................ 9.00 6.00 3.00
E2113—Yellow blend ...................................................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E2114—Apricot blend ...................................................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E2115—Orange, orange blend, orange pink or russet .................. 9.00 6.00 3.00
E2116—Orange red ......................................................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E2117—Light pink ............................................................................ 9.00 6.00 3.00
E2118—Medium pink ........................................................................ 9.00 6.00 3.00
E2119—Deep pink ........................................................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E2120—Pink blend ........................................................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E2121—Medium red ........................................................................ 9.00 6.00 3.00
E2122—Dark red ............................................................................. 9.00 6.00 3.00
E2123—Red blend ........................................................................... 9.00 6.00 3.00
E2124—Mauve or near purple ........................................................ 9.00 6.00 3.00
GROUP 9—CUT FLORIBUNDA ROSES
This group shall consist of a floribunda spray or single bloom as specified

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